Man charged after two sprayed with substance

Two men reported being sprayed in the face with a corrosive substance in New Road and Oxford Street

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 by Sussex Police on Friday and charged with two counts of throwing liquid with intent on Sunday.

Two men, aged 20 and 32, reported being sprayed in the face with a corrosive substance in New Road and Oxford Street last Wednesday between 00:00 and 00:20 BST, the force said.

Det Insp 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."

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

Monan was also charged with possession of a knife in a public place, being concerned in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine and for assaulting an emergency worker.

He was remanded in custody after appearing at Brighton Magistrates' Court on Monday ahead of a hearing at Lewes Crown Court on 15 July.