TWO young women from Poole were among those injured in an acid attack in East London last week.

Lauren Trent and Sophie Hall were burned during the incident on Easter Monday at a Dalston nightclub.

Around 600 revellers were evacuated from the Lovejuice nine-hour Wringer and Mangle music session when an unknown corrosive substance believed to be acid was allegedly thrown into the crowds.

Two men have appeared in court in relation to the incident.

Both Poole-based women have been advised by the Metropolitan Police not to speak to the press while the matter is being dealt with by the courts.

However, following their ordeal, they have been in contact with Judy Butt, chairman of the licensing committee for Borough of Poole, to improve safety measures at nightclubs across the conurbation.

Cllr Butt told the Daily Echo: “These two young ladies are very brave and wish to use this awful incident where they have been so personally affected to raise awareness of how to keep safe.

“For example - for club goers to ensure that bags are checked and that if security staff are not checking bags they be encouraged to raise this with the police and local authorities as that way they are assisting in their own protection should someone attempt to bring ‘fluids’ into the club.”

She added: “It is the individuals - two young Poole residents who have been so badly damaged - that makes this an opportunity to heighten the awareness for all in the borough and to assure our residents of the vigilance and effectiveness of our local authorities in this matter.

“Bournemouth has many popular nightclubs. [It is] a timely opportunity to ask that both councils check to ensure that we do have effective policies in place - of which I know we do in Poole and Bournemouth - and are ensuring that nightclub operating schedules are being adhered to, thus giving assurance to our local residents.

“It is also an opportunity to reach out to all local authorities nationally and to ask them to review their policies and the delivery and effectiveness of them to ensure that this type of attack cannot happen again, although of course it can never be ruled out entirely if someone is determined.

“However simple measures could be taken, discussing with the police as a responsible authority under the Licensing Act 2003 to offer support to any club regarding advice if they have any concerns over their ability to offer a safe service to their clients.”

n Two men appeared at Thames Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

Arthur Collins, 24, of Broxbourne in Hertfordshire, is charged with 14 counts of wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm against four men and 10 women, and one count of throwing an acidic liquid with intent to do grievous bodily harm to multiple people.

Andrew Phoenix, 21 and of Clyde Road in Tottenham, is charged with seven counts of throwing a corrosive fluid with intent to do grievous bodily harm to three men and four women.

Both defendants have been remanded in custody and are due to appear at Wood Green Crown Court on May 22.