Carla Whitlock acid attack: Midmore brothers in court

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Two brothers have appeared in court charged in connection with an assault on a woman who had acid thrown in her face.

Carla Whitlock, 37, was attacked in Southampton on 18 September.

Geoffrey Midmore, 26, has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent. His brother Billy, 22, faces a conspiracy charge.

The men, from London, were remanded in custody to appear before Southampton Crown Court on 23 October.

Both brothers faced a charge of conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm with intent when they appeared at Southampton Magistrates' Court.

Ms Whitlock suffered serious burns to her face, neck and arms in the attack in Guildhall Square. She has been told she may not regain the sight in one eye.

A 33-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender has been released on police bail pending further inquiries.