The man, 39, and four others are charged with conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm

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The father of a three-year-old boy has appeared in court charged with conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm after a suspected acid attack on his son.

The 39-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared alongside Adam Cech, 27, Jan Dudi 25, and Norbert Pulko, 22, all from London, and Jabar Paktia, 41, from Wolverhampton.

The five were all charged overnight with conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm by West Mercia police and appeared at Kidderminster magistrates court on Wednesday.

The boy suffered serious burns to his face and an arm at a Home Bargains store in the Tallow Hill area of Worcester on Saturday afternoon. He was discharged from hospital the following day.

It is not yet known whether his injuries will have any long-term implications.

The men are due to appear at Worcester crown court on 28 August.