A teenager has appeared at Chelmsford Crown Court in connection with an incident in which a chemical was thrown over a man in Witham, leaving him with life changing injuries.
The 15-year-old, of Mitcham, south London, pleaded not guilty today (January 19), to one count of throwing a corrosive fluid with intent to burn, maim or disable and one count of causing grievous bodily harm.
Wayne Ingold, 54, was attacked as he opened his communal door to his block of flats in Bramble Road to collect post on August 8 last year.
The former wedding photographer and celebrity chauffeur has since undergone months of painful skin grafts.
The suspect was remanded in custody to appear for trial at Chelmsford Crown Court in April.
An 18-year-old from Lewisham, south-east London, was also arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm in connection with the assault and is currently on police bail until February 7.
Anyone with more information about the attack should call Essex Police at Braintree CID on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
