Brighton: Police search after noxious substance thrown at man

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Oriental Place, Brighton
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A suspected noxious substance was thrown at a 40-year-old man at an address in Oriental Place, Brighton, police said

Police have launched a manhunt after a 40-year-old had a suspected noxious substance thrown at him at an address in Brighton.

Sussex Police received the report of the attack in Oriental Place at about 20:10 GMT on Monday.

The force said the 40-year-old man received medical treatment at the scene.

The spokesperson said it was an isolated incident and there was no wider threat to the public.

Officers are continuing to carry out inquiries and searches to locate the suspects.

Anyone with any information is urged to contact Sussex Police.

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