Acid attack victim Andreas Christopheros, poses for a photograph in his home in Truro, south-west England, Britain July 31, 2017. But he joins a chorus of acid attack survivors demanding that tough words become reality. Crimes using corrosive substances in London jumped in 2016 to 431 from 261 in 2015, Metropolitan Police numbers show. Mr Christopheros has had to cut back work as a local entrepreneur significantly as a result of his injuries. "The ultimate repercussions for an acid attack are lifelong," he said.

Source: Bangkok Post August 03, 2017 05:26 UTC