Man Charged After Two Injured With Corrosive Substance In Brighton

Tuesday, 18 June 2024 15:52

A man has been charged after two people were sprayed with a corrosive substance in Brighton.

Jamal Monan, 27, of Riverside in Newhaven was arrested on Friday, June 14, after two men, aged 20 and 32, reported being sprayed in the face with a corrosive substance in New Road and Oxford Street on Wednesday, June 12 between 12am and 12.20am.

Both men are recovering from their injuries, with the 32-year-old victim from Leicester receiving ongoing treatment.

On Sunday, June 16, Monan was charged with two counts of throwing fluid with intent to burn / cause grievous bodily harm, possession of a knife in a public place, being concerned in the supply of heroin, being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and for assaulting an emergency worker.

He has been remanded in custody ahead of his next court appearance on July 15.

Detective Inspector Rob Lewis said:

"We understand that these incidents are deeply concerning to the community and want to reassure that swift action has been taken, resulting in an arrest and a suspect charged.

"Our investigation is ongoing, and we urge anyone who witnessed these incidents or has any information to contact the police."

You can make a report online or by calling 101 quoting Operation Stanton.

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