Two charged for possession of corrosive substance in Newton Aycliffe

The incident happened on Saturday, March 28, on Faulkner Road. Officers confirmed they stopped a vehicle in connection with the incident and, following the stop and further enquiries, two people were arrested and later charged.

A 56-year-old woman has been charged with three counts of possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and possession of a corrosive substance in a public place. She has been bailed to appear in court.

A 26-year-old man has been charged with three counts of possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, possession of a corrosive substance in a public place and threatening a person with an offensive weapon in a public place. He has been remanded in custody.

Police said the investigation remains ongoing and have appealed for anyone with information to come forward.

An officer said: “The affray incident on Saturday March 28 on Faulkner Road, Newton Aycliffe we can confirm that the team have stopped a vehicle in relation to the incident.

“From the stop of the vehicle and other enquiries conducted we can confirm the following outcome:

“A 56 year old female has been charged with Possession of an offensive weapon x 3 in a public place and Possession of a corrosive substance in a public place. The female has been charged and bailed to court.

“A 26 year old male has been charged with Possession of an offensive weapon x 3 in a public place, possession of a corrosive substance in a public place and threaten a person with an offensive weapon in a public place. The male has been charged and remanded for the offence.

“This is very much an ongoing investigation also so we would ask the public if there is any further information in relation to this to please come forward and report to 101 quoting incident reference DHM-28032026-0282.

“We continue to take these offences very seriously and will deal robustly with any offenders who act with any form of violence or carry weapons in a public place.”