Two London teenagers found guilty of throwing acid in face of Simon Cowell's former chauffeur

Victim: Mr Ingold is still undergoing treatment for his injuries
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Hannah Al-Othman8 October 2015
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Two teenagers from London have been convicted of throwing acid in a man's face in a case of mistaken identity.

Aaron Isaac, 19, of Elverson Road, Lewisham, and a 16-year-old boy from Mitcham were found guilty of throwing a corrosive fluid with intent to cause grievous bodily harm at Chelmsford Crown Court today.

The victim, 57-year-old Wayne Ingold, had gone to collect his post from the communal entrance to a block of flats in Bramble Road, Witham, when he saw two men banging on the door.

Following a brief exchange, the thugs threw acid from a glass bottle at him, before fleeing the scene on August 8 last year,

Mr Ingold, who previously worked as a chauffeur for media mogul Simon Cowell, was left scarred for life after suffering severe injuries to his hands, body and face in the attack. He is still undergoing hospital treatment for skin grafts.

The suspects were eventually caught after an extensive police investigation by Essex Police.

The pair, who are now facing jail, were remanded in custody today until sentencing at Chelmsford Crown Court on November 6.

Ds Becky Young who led the investigation, said: "This was a sickening and unprovoked attack by two very dangerous young men on an innocent man who was simply going about his business.

"This attack left the victim with life-changing injuries.

"He will not only be dealing with the physical scars but also the mental scars for a long time to come.

"I hope the verdicts bring a small level of closure for him.”

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