A man suffered severe facial burns after boiling water was allegedly poured over him in north Belfast, a court has heard.
He was also stamped on during an attack which led to him being put in a medically-induced coma, it was claimed.
Details emerged as 41-year-old Kevin Murray, of Stanhope Street in the city, was charged with his attempted murder.
Belfast Magistrates Court heard that paramedics found the victim, aged in his twenties, inside a corner shop in the Carrick Hill area on Sunday night.
Crown lawyer Stephanie Boyd said: "He was bleeding on the floor, and the skin on his forehead, throat, neck and lips was red and flaking off."
The man's hands were blistered and burned, he was soaking wet, and a pair of socks were tied around his neck.
"At that time he said he had been stamped on by several males and had boiling water thrown over him," the prosecutor said.
He was taken to hospital and underwent surgery.
"He may require further skin grafts; he's suffered severe burns to his face, shoulders, neck and left hand," Mrs Boyd added.
District Judge Fiona Bagnall was told the victim used a note to indicate Murray's alleged involvement as he cannot speak.
It was claimed that police found evidence of blood and an attempted "clear-up" in the kitchen of his home, close to where the injured party was discovered.
Opposing bail, the detective said: "This appears to be a relatively unprovoked attack, possibly caused by mental health issues."
Defence solicitor Joe McVeigh confirmed Murray made a no-comment interview and denies a charge said to be based on circumstantial evidence.
Judge Bagnall refused bail and remanded Murray to appear again in four weeks.
Meanwhile, a 22-year-old man is also due in court today charged with attempted murder in relation to the attack.