A WANTED man has been named by police after a bar manager had a noxious substance thrown in his face.

Police are trying to find Bradley Moynes in connection with the incident in Pevensey Road, Eastbourne.

Tommy Powell was attacked outside Blue Bar Cafe at about 10.50pm on Friday, February 11.

The 26-year-old, who was taken to hospital for treatment for significant eye injuries, has been left partially sighted.

He has since been discharged to continue his recovery at home.

The Argus: Police are seeking to locate Bradley Moynes who is wanted in connection with the incident outside Blue Bar Cafe in Pevensey Road, Eastbourne, on Friday, February 11 Police are seeking to locate Bradley Moynes who is wanted in connection with the incident outside Blue Bar Cafe in Pevensey Road, Eastbourne, on Friday, February 11

Two other men were also hit with the substance and received immediate first aid for pain and discomfort to their eyes.

Detectives are continuing to investigate the incident, releasing an image of Moynes who was in the Town House pub earlier that same evening.

Detective Sergeant David Hawes, of Eastbourne Investigations, said: “This was a horrific and unprovoked attack which left three men in need of first aid treatment.

“While our enquiries are ongoing to identify the substance used, it is clear from the effects it has caused that it is some form of noxious substance.

“No arrests have been made and we are not seeking anyone else in connection with the incident at this time.”

“I’d like to thank everyone who has come forward with information. We know Moynes had been in The Town House earlier that evening, and we would urge anyone with any information to report it to us.”

Julia Wakelin, who works at Bar Blue and witnessed the attack, said there had been an incident inside shortly before the attack.

"It was just as I opened the door that he got sprayed and I remember thinking that I had been hit as well because the fumes immediately made my eyes burn, made my nose burn, made my throat burn,” she said.

"In that split second I thought, oh my god, something really terrible has just happened."

Anyone who knows where Moynes is or who has information about the incident is urged to report it online or call 101, quoting serial 1393 of 11/02.

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or report it online.