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Man Charged With Suspected Acid Attack In St Leonards

A man has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent after a woman had a noxious substance believed to be acid thrown in her face while walking home in St Leonards.

It happened in the early hours of last Wednesday (March 2) in Stonehouse Drive.

The 31-year-old victim was approached by a man known to her, who reportedly threw the liquid in her face. 

She was taken to hospital for treatment of her injuries, which are not thought to be life changing or threatening.

Clive Fullick, 54, of Stonehouse Drive, St Leonards, appeared at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 3 March and has been remanded in custody to appear at crown court on 31 March. He is also charged with possession of cannabis.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information about it, should report online or ring 101 quoting serial 97 of 02/03.

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