In a shocking case that left a man with severe eye injuries, Craig Rose, a violent offender, has been sentenced to 18 months in jail after launching a ruthless acid attack outside a pub in Worksop town centre. The unprovoked assault occurred around 03:20 on February 12, 2023.
Rose, 43, of Shrewsbury Road, Worksop, shouted ‘acid’ as he carried out the attack, causing irreparable damage to the victim’s right eye and inflicting burns to his lips and tongue. The corrosive substance, still unidentified, severely damaged the cornea, ensuring the victim will never regain full sight in his right eye. His left eye also suffered damage during the brutal assault.
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