Derryck John, of Croydon in south London, targeted six riders in less than 90 minutes on 13 July last yearA 17-year-old boy has admitted carrying out a spate of acid attacks against moped riders in an attempt to steal their vehicles. Derryck John, of Croydon in south London, targeted six riders in the north and east of the capital in less than 90 minutes on 13 July 2017. The court heard that Derryck sprayed his victims in the face with a noxious liquid, which police said left one with “life-changing injuries”. He stole two mopeds and tried to take another four from their owners, before being arrested at about 3am on 14 July. Another, unidentified person is listed on the indictment as also having been involved in the attacks.

Source: The Guardian January 08, 2018 16:37 UTC