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Maria Cassidy

CCTV appeal after Greggs coffee thrown over man in Newcastle leaving him with severe burns

A man has been left with severe facial burns after having a cup of coffee thrown over him in a city centre Greggs.

At around 10.30am on May 16, a 28-year-old man, who had travelled from London to attend the Newcastle United vs Arsenal football match, entered Greggs on Grainger Street, Newcastle where he ordered a number of items and sat down to eat.

Moments later, another man unknown to the victim, entered the shop, ordered a cup of coffee and sat at a table nearby. Following a brief exchange, the offender reportedly threw his coffee at the victim, and then left the shop.

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