Once unheard of in the UK, acid attacks are now on the increase as Konnie Huq investigates
BY REMMA KAUR | MAY 5, 2010
Monday 17th May 2010
BBC Asian Network
Asian Network Reports Special 'Blind Justice'
18:00 - 18:30
Presenter Konnie Huq / Producer Perminder Khatkar
Once unheard of in the UK, acid attacks are now on the increase. According to the NHS, the number of people hospitalised as a result of cases involving acid increased from 44 to 67 in just two years and a leading a charity is now so concerned, that it is to conduct the first ever detailed research to be carried out in the UK.
This Asian Network Reports Special, presented by Konnie Huq, talks to those who have been affected and examines what lessons can put in place to combat these attacks.
One man speaks about how he had acid thrown into his face and how he’s suffered great trauma as no-one has ever been arrested for the attack.
Another 24 year old woman, describes how she has undergone endless hours of pioneering surgery after she also had acid thrown into her face. Hearing from these acid victims, Konnie also talks to the experts who want to stop the horrifying increase of acid attacks in Britain.
Asian Network Reports Special 'Blind Justice' is schduled to air on Monday 17th May 18:00 - 18:30. Click here to listen to the BBC Asian Network.
