Chinatown acid attack leaves community on edge

CHINATOWN, Hawaii (KHON2) — A brutal acid attack in Chinatown has left a man seriously injured and the community on edge.

The incident is the latest in a string of crimes in the area and fuels concerns about safety.

1 critical in Chinatown acid attack

A 30-year-old man remains hospitalized in serious but stable condition after the acid attack on Saturday, Aug. 8 near Smith and Hotel streets.

The Honolulu Fire Department said it was sulfuric acid that left the victim with severe burns to his face and upper body — police add the victim is unable to provide a statement due to his condition and said in part:…

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