A 22-year-old man from London has been charged with multiple offences following a disturbing alleged attack involving a corrosive substance in the south west of England.
Details of the Alleged Attack
Ruel Johnson-Rosedom, aged 22 and from London, is accused of targeting two local women in the town of Blackwater on the evening of Monday, December 15. The charges state he threw a corrosive fluid with the intent to burn, maim, disfigure or cause grievous bodily harm.
He faces two separate counts for this specific alleged act, one for each victim. In addition to these serious charges, Johnson-Rosedom has also been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
Court Proceedings and Victim Impact
Police have confirmed that, fortunately, the two women who were attacked did not sustain life-changing injuries. The case has now moved through the initial stages of the legal system.
Johnson-Rosedom appeared at Bodmin Magistrates' Court to face the charges. The court granted him bail, meaning he was released from custody under specific conditions pending his next hearing.
Next Steps in the Case
The matter has been escalated to a higher court due to the severity of the allegations. Ruel Johnson-Rosedom is next scheduled to appear at Truro Crown Court on January 16, where he will be asked to enter a plea.
Cases involving corrosive substances are treated with extreme seriousness by the Crown Prosecution Service and the courts, given the potential for catastrophic and permanent injury.
