Two men have been charged tonight (Wednesday) over the corrosive substance attack in York.
Two of the three men who were arrested yesterday in connection with the attack on Fossway on 19 April, have been charged.
The 26-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent. He has also been recalled back to prison.
The 29-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent, witness intimidation, criminal damage, possession of an offensive weapon and assaulting an emergency worker.
Both men have been remanded in custody and will appear at York Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (Thursday).
A man in his 60s who was the third person in the vehicle has been released on conditional bail.
Three other people, a 41-year-old woman, a 43-year-old woman and a 54-year-old man have also previously been released on bail while enquiries continue.
The victim, a man in his 30s, needed hospital treatment to burns to his back.
Inquiries ongoing
Detective Chief Inspector Fionna McEwan said: “We have so far charged two people and arrested four others in connection with this violent incident in York.
“I’m grateful to the public for their help with this investigation but it’s important to stress that our inquiries are still very much ongoing. I continue to appeal to anyone who has any information to please come forward.
“Serious and organised crime will not be tolerated in North Yorkshire and we will robustly deal with any criminal behaviour.”
If you have relevant information which you would like to provide to the police go to the North Yorkshire Police tile on the Public Portal.
If you’d prefer to remain anonymous, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or make an online report. Please quote reference 12240067920.