A woman suffered severe burns after police said a group of juveniles threw an unknown substance on her face and body in Philadelphia.

According to the Philadelphia Police Department, on Sunday, June 1, 2025, around 1:42 p.m., officers responded to South 51st Street after receiving a report of an assault.

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Upon arrival, police said officers spoke with a 25-year-old woman who reported that a group of juveniles threw an unknown caustic substance on her face and body, resulting in burns.

Police said that the woman was wearing headphones at the time and was unsure if anything was said to her before the attack.

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