A woman was rushed to hospital after a substance was thrown at her from a passing vehicle.

Welwyn Hatfield Times: The QEII Hospital in Welwyn Garden City [Picture: Alan Davies]The QEII Hospital in Welwyn Garden City [Picture: Alan Davies] (Image: Alan Davies)

Police were called by the ambulance at 6.26pm to the QEII in Welwyn Garden City to reports that a woman had been splashed with an unknown substance from a passing vehicle in Darkes Lane, Potter Bar, at around 5.10pm.

It is understood that the woman’s arm was left with a “tingling” sensation.

A police spokeswoman said: “Significant enquiries were carried out and it was established that the substance was not corrosive and was likely to be a drink.

“The woman had not suffered any injuries.

“The incident is being dealt with as a common assault.”

The fire service also attended to assist with enquiries at the QEII.