Paramedic was on her way to help a man with chest pain in Tottenham this week But she was flagged down by three men, who threw liquid through the window
She had to be treated at hospital for skin irritation but was later discharged
Ambulance chief slams 'senseless attack' and vows to bring attackers to justice
Three thugs squirted a noxious liquid at a paramedic after flagging her over as she drove to help a patient.
The female ambulance worker saw three men apparently in need of help in Tottenham, north London this week and pulled over to see what was the matter.
But the trio pulled bandanas over their faces before one of them, who was wearing latex gloves, threw liquid at the woman from a plastic bottle through her window.
The 32-year-old paramedic, who asked not to be identified, was on her way to help a man experiencing chest pain following a 999 call when the attack took place.
She was taken to hospital and later discharged after the liquid, which was not acid, went on her face, neck and chest, causing irritation.
She said: 'It was terrifying. This was so cowardly. It is my job to help people.
'I was on my way to help a patient and I stopped because I am caring and I thought they needed my help.
She added: 'They have taken away my trust. What they've done is horrific in so many ways. It was premeditated and it delayed a patient getting treatment. It took a paramedic off the road that night.
'And yet if one my attackers were hurt, I would still treat them because that is the job.'
Assistant director of operations at London Ambulance Service, Peter Rhodes, said he was appalled by the assault on the lone paramedic.
He added: 'We have reported this incident to the police and will do everything in our power to make sure those responsible are identified and convicted for this senseless attack.'
The attack comes amid growing fears about the rising number of acid attacks in the capital.
In response, all frontline ambulance crews in London are being reminded of the need to be cautious when flagged down by anyone requesting help.
Anyone with information on the attack should call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.