A 22-year-old man was injured after a bottle containing an alkaline corrosive liquid was allegedly thrown at him during a fight at Winter Wonderland.

The man was taken to hospital for treatment following an “altercation involving two groups” on Sunday evening at the Christmas attraction in London’s Hyde Park.

Scotland Yard launched an investigation and arrested two men aged 21 and 18 and a 16-year-old boy, all on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm.

The man’s injuries were considered not life-changing, while both men remain in custody and the boy was released on bail to return to a police station in February.

Bosses at Winter Wonderland described the attack as an “isolated incident involving a corrosive substance during an altercation between a small group”.

Event medical and security staff attended the scene after the incident at 8pm and assisted the Metropolitan Police in arresting the three people.

Park bosses said they had “bag searches, CCTV, on-site security, specially trained staff who report suspicious activity and extensive perimeter protection”.

Winter Wonderland is located in London’s Hyde Park and offers rides, entertainment and food stalls. The site is pictured on November 20, the day before it opens this year

A Metropolitan Police spokeswoman told MailOnline: ‘Police responded to a report of an altercation involving two groups in Winter Wonderland at around 8pm on Sunday December 15.

“It was alleged that a bottle containing an alkaline liquid was thrown. A 22-year-old man who was splashed by the liquid was taken to hospital where his injuries were assessed as not life-changing. No other injuries were reported.

“An investigation was launched and three people – two men aged 21 and 18 and a 16-year-old boy – were arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm.

“The 16-year-old was released on bail to return to a police station for an appointment in February. Both men remain in custody.

And a spokeswoman for Hyde Park Winter Wonderland told MailOnline: ‘We are aware of an isolated incident involving a corrosive substance during an altercation between a small group on Sunday evening, which resulted in the hospitalization of a person.

Winter Wonderland said it was carrying out bag searches and had security on site (file image)

“Our medical and security staff attended the scene and we helped the Metropolitan Police arrest three people that evening.

“The safety of our visitors and staff is our top priority and we do not tolerate any acts of violence.

“We have robust security measures in place, including bag searches, video surveillance, on-site security, specially trained staff who report suspicious activity and extensive perimeter protection.”

“We will continue to support the authorities in their investigation.”

Winter Wonderland is an annual attraction featuring rides, entertainment and food stalls – and runs this year from November 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025.

The event in Hyde Park opens from 10am to 10pm every day except Christmas Day. It has taken place every year since 2007 except in 2020, due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting reference 5850/15DEC. Details can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.