Neil Oak charged after Ladbroke Grove corrosive attack leaves man with life-changing eye injury
Two men in their 20s were treated at the scene before being discharged from hospital on 27 August
Incident → evidence → outcomeA Brent man has been charged after a suspected corrosive substance attack in Ladbroke Grove left one victim with a potentially life-changing eye injury. The incident occurred outside a Sainsbury’s Local at 22:47 on 27 August.
Two men in their 20s were treated at the scene by paramedics. One suffered an eye injury described by medical professionals as potentially life-changing. The second victim sustained injuries that were not life-threatening. Both were later discharged from hospital.
Arrest and charges
Neil Oak, 33, of Watling Gardens, Brent, was arrested on 29 August. The Metropolitan Police charged him with throwing a corrosive substance with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and robbery. He has been remanded in custody.
Oak is scheduled to appear at Islington Crown Court on 28 September. Police continue to investigate the incident and have issued reference CAD 7927/27AUG for further enquiries.
What happens next
The next formal step is Oak’s appearance at Islington Crown Court on 28 September. The court will consider the charges and set a timetable for further proceedings, including a possible trial.
Residents or witnesses with information are asked to contact the Metropolitan Police by calling 101 and quoting reference CAD 7927/27AUG. The investigation remains open.
Questions this report answers
01What injuries did the victims suffer?
One man suffered a potentially life-changing eye injury, while the other sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Both were treated at the scene and later discharged from hospital on 27 August 2026.
02Who has been charged in connection with the attack?
Neil Oak, 33, of Watling Gardens, Brent, has been charged with throwing a corrosive substance with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and robbery. He is remanded in custody and due in court on 28 September.
03When and where did the attack happen?
The attack occurred outside a Sainsbury’s Local on Ladbroke Grove, Notting Hill, at 22:47 on 27 August 2026. Police were called to the scene following reports of an assault involving a substance.
04How can witnesses provide information?
Witnesses or anyone with information should contact the Metropolitan Police by calling 101 and quoting reference CAD 7927/27AUG. The investigation remains ongoing.
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