A 19-year-old has been charged after a group of people were allegedly sprayed with a toxic substance in the street injuring four.

A disturbance was reported in Mansion Street, which runs between Fort Road and The Parade in Margate, shortly before 1.15am on Saturday 9 November 2024.

People were said to have been sprayed with a liquid, believed to have been a strong alkali, causing two to sustain facial injuries and a further two to suffer reddening and irritation to their faces or chest.

Officers attended and seized a bottle believed to have contained the substance used.

Ronnie Tudor, of St Luke’s Avenue, Ramsgate, was charged today (Tuesday) with causing grievous bodily harm with intent, possession of a corrosive substance (ammonia) in a public place, and administering a noxious thing with intent to injure or aggrieve.

He was remanded to appear at Folkestone Magistrates’ Court today.

Anyone with information, who is yet to speak to an officer, is urged to call Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting reference 46/190172/24.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete an online form on their website.