Man accused of using corrosive substance in attack

The side view of a sign saying "Birchwood Road" with black letters on a cream background. In the background the pavement and road stretch off into the distance and there are cars visible travelling on the road, which is single carriageway in both directions.

The alleged attack took place on the residential street of Birchwood Road, Brislington

Bea Swallow
BBC News, Bristol

A 19-year-old man charged with throwing a corrosive substance over a teenage boy has been released on bail.

Bert Baker, of Wootton Road in St Annes, Brislington, was released on conditional bail following a hearing at Bristol Magistrates' Court earlier and is due to appear at Bristol Crown Court in September.

He is charged with having a corrosive substance in a public place and throwing a corrosive fluid with intent to burn or maim, Avon and Somerset Police said.

The victim was taken to hospital for treatment after the alleged attack on Monday and has since been discharged, police added.

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