A WOMAN has been arrested after a man was attacked with a "substance" leaving him with a "burning sensation and a superficial mark".
Emergency services were called to Frinton Road, in Holland-on-Sea, on Friday night following reports of a serious incident.
According to Essex Police, a man was left injured after having a substance thrown at his face during an assault.
Police officers have since arrested a woman on suspicion of ABH, GBH with intent, and criminal damage.
A spokesman for Essex Police said: “We were called to reports a man had had a substance thrown at his face leaving him in Frinton Road at about 10.20pm on Friday March 1.
“He was left with a burning sensation and a superficial mark.
“A 39-year-old woman has been arrested. She has been released on bail until April 12.”
As a result of the attack the victim was left requiring hospital treatment.
A spokesman for the East of England Ambulance Service said: “We were called at just after 11.30pm on Friday March 1 with reports a man had a substance thrown at his face in Frinton Road in Holland-on-Sea.
“An ambulance and ambulance officer vehicle were sent to the scene. The man was transported to Colchester Hospital for further assessment and treatment.”
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