A man has appeared in court over an acid attack in east London that left two people with "life-changing" injuries.

Rahad Hussain has been charged with two counts of wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm and one count of possession of an offensive weapon, namely acid.

The 23-year-old, from Tower Hamlets, wore a loose-fitting grey t-shirt as he appeared at Thames Magistrates' Court on Saturday.

Victims Mohammed Afzal Hushain Ahmed and Mohammad Shakwat Hussain, aged 23 and 24, were taken to hospital after what police described as a noxious substance was thrown at them on Tuesday.

They flagged down officers near Roman Road, Bethnal Green, at around 7pm.


Hussain, who did not indicate what his plea was likely to be, was remanded in custody.

He is due to appear at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Tuesday August 29.