Derryck John told to expect lengthy sentence after attacking six riders in space of an hourA teenager who threw acid at moped riders in attempts to steal their vehicles has been told by a judge to expect a lengthy jail sentence. Derryck John threw corrosive liquid at six drivers in north and east London in the space of just over an hour on 13 July, causing one victim “life-changing” injuries, Wood Green crown court heard. He screamed for help as the liquid singed his skin after his moped was taken. Footage shows him being doused with water by police to wash the acid out of his eyes. In a separate case, two moped muggers caught on CCTV robbing a mother of her £25,000 Rolex watch at knifepoint in west London were jailed on Thursday.

Source: The Guardian March 09, 2018 14:48 UTC