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Five people have been arrested after a man was attacked with a ‘chemical’ substance on a high street.

The man, who is in his 30s, was left in a critical condition and potentially life-changing injuries following the attack in Paignton, Devon.

He was attacked in Victoria Street at around 1.10am last Thursday when he was approached by two men.

One of them threw a liquid in his face, leaving the man fighting for life.

Police have arrested a man, 46, from the town on suspicion of applying a corrosive fluid with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

A man and a woman, both aged 44, were arrested on suspicion of conspiring to cause grievous bodily harm with intent.

A 43-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent.

A man, aged 22, was arrested on suspicion causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

They were all from the town and are believed to have known one another.

Police have increased patrols in the area and the suspects have been released on bail pending further inquiries.