ACID attack response kits are being introduced to some pubs today.

The kits can be used for treating various injuries involving hazardous substances, with the first kits bought with the support of five community groups in Caerphilly.

The first acid attack response kits in Gwent have been funded by: Blackwood Street Pastors, Caerphilly Street Pastors, Blackwood and Risca Crime Prevention Panel, Twyn Community Centre, and Blackwood Town Council.

PC Dan Allen has driven the initiative and said: "I hope that there is never a time where these kits need to be used.

"We haven’t had such an attack in the Gwent Force area, but this is about ensuring people are equipped to deal with something if it happens.

"It could be customers or workers in pub and clubs that are victims of such crimes and this rollout means people will now have access to equipment to act quickly, providing first aid immediately whilst the emergency services are on their way."

The kit contains personal protective equipment and various items to allow immediate treatment of burns.

It also includes: bottles of water, bandages, chemical gloves, face masks and safety goggles.