TWO men have appeared in court charged with murdering a man who died after a suspected ammonia attack.
Andy Foster, 26, was killed when the substance was hurled in his face as he opened the door to his home in Wrekenton, Tyne and Wear.
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Andy Foster was killed in a suspected ammonia attack Credit: PA
Kenneth Fawcett and John Wandless, both 32, have been charged with murder.
The pair appeared at Newcastle Crown Court today via videolink.
No pleas were entered but a provisional trial date was set for February 2 next year.
Fawcett and Wandless were remanded into custody ahead of a hearing on October 2 at the same court.
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Police were scrambled to the home just after 11pm on Sunday night.
Andy was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries but sadly couldn't be saved and was declared dead shortly after.
In a tribute, his devastated family said: "He was our only son - as well as a loving and supportive partner, grandson and cousin - and was particularly close with his grandad, who was very special to him.
"We are absolutely devastated and heartbroken beyond words that we have sadly lost our boy.
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"Andy still had his whole life left ahead of him - and we are struggling to come to terms with the fact that he is no longer here with us."
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The horror unfolded in Wrekenton on August 20 Credit: NCJ Media