A MAN has been charged after two people were allegedly attacked with a chemical.

Police were called to a traffic crash in St Anne’s Road, Eastbourne on Saturday at 8.51am.

It is claimed that one driver got out of a vehicle an then threw liquid, believed to be ammonia, in the faces of two members of the public.

Both men had to get medical attention for minor injuries.

An image from the scene showed a car upside down in the road.

Now police say Frank Graham, of Upperton Road, Eastbourne, has been charged with two counts of throwing a corrosive fluid with intent to burn, maim, disfigure, disabled, or do grievous bodily harm.

He was also charged with aggravated vehicle taking and vehicle damage, possessing class A and class B drugs, driving without licence and without insurance, and assaulting an emergency worker.

The 38-year-old was remanded in custody and was due to appear before Brighton Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

Sussex Police say anyone with any information is asked to contact the force either online or by calling 101 quoting serial 845 of 28/08.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.