Bognor Regis man charged after noxious substance attack

A Bognor Regis man has been charged with assault and possession of a weapon for the discharge of noxious liquid or gas after an incident in Portslade on New Year's Day.
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Shaine Tester, 33, of Aldwick Road, Bognor Regis, appeared at Brighton Magistrates Court yesterday (January 3), after a woman was sprayed with a noxious substance in Portslade on New Year's Day.

He was charged with assault, possession of a weapon for the discharge of a noxious liquid or gas, two counts of assault against police officers, possession of a class B drug, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and four counts of possession of a knife in a public place.

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The victim was taken to hospital but discharged later the same day, and is understood to be suffering no long-lasting negative effects. Another woman, also present at the incident, was treated for the effects of the substance but was also discharged.

Tester is due to appear in court at a future date, having been remanded in custody.

The exact nature of substance is unconfirmed, but reports suggest it does not contain acid.

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