A dancer who appeared on hit US series So You Think You Can Dance has claimed she suffered an “acid attack” while in London.
Korra Obidi, a Nigerian dancer and singer, was admitted to hospital after a substance was allegedly thrown in her face.
The 32-year-old, who appeared in the 2019 series, also said the attacker brandished a knife and cut her hand.
The incident happened while she was in the middle of a live stream for fans, and she could be seen washing her face with Coca Cola.
Obidi could be heard saying to someone nearby: “My face is burning, can I have some Coke to wash it off please?”
The Nigerian dancer and singer was seen happily talking to her followers on Instagram live before the incident.
In a post on Instagram, she also wrote: “Currently, in an ambulance at the hospital, I was attacked with a knife and acid in the UK in the middle of a live broadcast.
“There has been a lot of hatred in the past, but this physical attack is a wake-up call.
“If you have any information on the attacker, a black woman. 5 feet. please forward to Korramanagement@gmail.com.’
Later in the video, a yellow kitchen knife can be seen with what appears to be blood and a first aider tends to Obidi by dousing him with solution.
Many people flooded the replies section, with one person writing: “Bless you dear,” while another said: “I’m so sorry this happened to you.”
Obidi then gave an update in the comments section, writing: “Guys, I’m in the hospital. Travel security is no longer a luxury but (a) necessity. The acid was salicylic and I was lucky. I love you guys.’
A Met Police spokesperson said: “Police were called shortly after 1.40pm on Thursday April 11 to reports of an assault on Maiden Lane, WC2.
Obidi can be seen wiping his face with Coca Cola after it “burned” his face
“Officers attended and found a woman in her 30s with a cut on her hand and reporting liquid had been thrown in her face. She was taken to hospital for treatment.
“The liquid was later confirmed to be a non-harmful cosmetic product.” Another woman left the scene before police arrived.
“An investigation is underway and anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 and give reference 3721/11APR.”
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