Location - the incident took place in Bramble Court (Image: N/A, Essex Police)
A POLICE probe has been launched after a man was sprayed in the face by a substance in Witham.
Officers were called to Bramble Court, at about 9pm on Sunday, June 2, after receiving reports of a “disturbance” in the area.
Police say they are investigating the assault, where they believe the victim, a man, was sprayed in the face by an 18-year-old man with what was believed to be an aerosol.
A spokesman said: "We believe this to be an isolated incident with those involved known to each other.
"Our enquiries are ongoing.
"If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.
"Please quote the crime reference number 42/85281/24."
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