FOI 464039
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REFERENCE NO: 464039
I write in connection with your request for information which was received on 18th March 2026. Please find below the response to your request:
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, please provide the following information for the last three full calendar years (2023, 2024, 2025):
Please break all of the following down by year (2023, 2024, 2025):
- The number of recorded offences involving the use of an acid or other corrosive substance against a person.
1a) Where held, the number of those offences that resulted in a sentence.
1b) Where held, the number of those offences in which no custodial sentence was imposed.
1c) Where held, the number of those offences in which no suspect was identified.
Reply
West Mercia Police have conducted searches and hold the following information in relation to your request:
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Nos of investigations |
Year Recorded |
|||
|
Outcomes |
2023 |
2024 |
2025 |
Grand Total |
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Type 15 - Named Suspect Identified: Victim Supports Police Action But Evidential Difficulties Prevent Further Action |
1 |
1 |
2 |
|
|
Type 16 - Named Suspect Identified: Evidential Difficulties Prevent Further Action: Victim Does Not Support (Or Has Withdrawn Support From) Police Action |
2 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
|
Type 18 - Investigation Complete; No Suspect Identified. Crime Investigated As Far As Reasonably Possible-Case Closed Pending Further Investigative Opportunities Becoming Available |
1 |
3 |
2 |
6 |
|
Grand Total |
4 |
5 |
3 |
12 |