Edited by Surabhi Malik |, NDTV  Updated: November 10, 2012 14:40 IST

 Mumbai film producer arrested for allegedly attacking ex-lover with chemical

MumbaiA film producer accused of attacking his former lover with a chemical substance was arrested in Mumbai today. Jerrit John was nabbed by the Thane Police from a hotel in Mira Road on the outskirts of Mumbai. He will be handed over to the Mumbai Policenow.The 45-year-old is married and reportedly had an extra marital affairwith the victim, who is a 26-six-year old physiotherapist and international cyclist. She was admitted to a hospital on Wednesday after John allegedly threw an unknown chemical on her face. He had since been on the run.The victim was discharged from the hospital on Thursday.