A £3,000 reward is being offered by Crimestoppers for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those who threw acid on a Witham man. 

Wayne Ingold, aged in his 50s, suffered life-changing burns to his hands and face when the liquid was thrown over him on August 8, as he collected his post from the communal area of a block of flats in Bramble Road.

Two men were seen wandering around looking at property numbers for around half an hour before the attack occurred, though police believe that this attack was actually a case of mistaken identity.

The culprits had a blue Vauxhall Signum or hatchback-style vehicle but the registration is unknown.

Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £3,000 for information that is passed to the charity’s anonymous 0800 555 111 number leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.

Ann Scott, Crimestoppers’ Eastern Regional Manager, said: "This is a particularly nasty attack in broad daylight which has left an innocent member of the public with horrific injuries.

"You have nothing to fear by giving Crimestoppers information as we never ask for your name or take any personal details.

"We don’t record our calls and can’t trace calls/computers.

"Those giving information won’t have to go onto to give a statement to police or go to court.

"You don’t even have to speak to someone if you don’t want to – you can give information online.

"It really is quick, safe and easy. And, it could be vital in helping police to bring those responsible to justice”.

If you have any information on this attack then please contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through our anonymous online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

An e-fit of the suspect can be seen on the Crimestoppers Most Wanted site.

*Note: The full reward will only be payable for information passed to Crimestoppers’ 0800 555 111 number. Information passed directly to police will not qualify.