Man charged in relation to assault in Neston

Officers investigating an assault in Neston have charged a man in relation to the incident.

Paul Jones, of Shakespeare Road, Neston, was arrested on Monday 12 February.

He has since been charged with throwing a corrosive substance, believed to be ammonia, at a person with intent to injure, aggrieve or annoy.

He appeared at Chester Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 14 February where he was remanded in custody until a hearing at Chester Crown Court on Wednesday 13 March.

The charges relate to reports of an assault on a woman in Shakespeare Road, Neston, which was reported to police at 4.35pm on Sunday 11 February.

Both Jones and the victim were known to each other.

The victim is not believed to have sustained any serious injuries.