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Two Charged in Liverpool City-Centre Bleach Attack After First Court Appearance

The case now goes to crown court on May 29.

Overview

  • Annie Woods, 22, and Christy Hegarty, 23, were charged with throwing a corrosive substance with intent and appeared at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court on Friday.
  • A judge remanded Hegarty in custody, granted Woods bail with conditions, and sent the case to Liverpool Crown Court for May 29.
  • The attack, which happened Wednesday on Newington off Bold Street, involved bleach and the man has since been discharged from hospital.
  • Police say the assault was targeted and report no wider risk to the public.
  • Detectives are collecting video that shows a man and woman dousing the victim and are asking anyone with images from the area to come forward.