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Ex boyfriend Anthony Riley 'plotted Lowestoft acid attack' | |
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A beautician's jealous ex-boyfriend plotted to have his former partner stabbed in the face and later doused in sulphuric acid, a court has heard. | A beautician's jealous ex-boyfriend plotted to have his former partner stabbed in the face and later doused in sulphuric acid, a court has heard. |
Adele Bellis, 22, who was "proud of her appearance and looks" lost an ear, and is partially bald after the attack. | Adele Bellis, 22, who was "proud of her appearance and looks" lost an ear, and is partially bald after the attack. |
Her former partner, Anthony Riley, 26, has gone on trial, along with co-defendant, Leon Thompson, 39. | Her former partner, Anthony Riley, 26, has gone on trial, along with co-defendant, Leon Thompson, 39. |
Witnesses reported seeing smoke coming from Miss Bellis's skin at the incident at a Lowestoft bus stop last year. | Witnesses reported seeing smoke coming from Miss Bellis's skin at the incident at a Lowestoft bus stop last year. |
The beautician was in hospital for three weeks and has since undergone skin grafts and facial reconstruction. Surgery is likely to continue throughout her life, Ipswich Crown Court heard. | The beautician was in hospital for three weeks and has since undergone skin grafts and facial reconstruction. Surgery is likely to continue throughout her life, Ipswich Crown Court heard. |
Prosecutor Andrew Jackson said the acid attack, in August 2014, was the culmination of a six-month campaign by Mr Riley. | Prosecutor Andrew Jackson said the acid attack, in August 2014, was the culmination of a six-month campaign by Mr Riley. |
He had allegedly previously arranged for co-defendant Leon Thompson, 39, to stab Miss Bellis in the face and posted a revenge porn sex video on Facebook in a bid to humiliate her, the prosecutor said. | He had allegedly previously arranged for co-defendant Leon Thompson, 39, to stab Miss Bellis in the face and posted a revenge porn sex video on Facebook in a bid to humiliate her, the prosecutor said. |
Mr Jackson said: "After their relationship ended, Mr Riley became consumed with jealousy at the prospect of her becoming involved with another man." | Mr Jackson said: "After their relationship ended, Mr Riley became consumed with jealousy at the prospect of her becoming involved with another man." |
Miss Bellis had worked on cruise ships and as a beautician, was "proud of her appearance and looks", he said. | Miss Bellis had worked on cruise ships and as a beautician, was "proud of her appearance and looks", he said. |
Mr Riley is alleged to have organised for Mr Thompson to stab Miss Bellis in the street on April 29. | Mr Riley is alleged to have organised for Mr Thompson to stab Miss Bellis in the street on April 29. |
Later, it is said he hired Jason Harrison, who owed him money, to carry out the acid attack on August 14. Jurors learned Harrison had already admitted his part in the conspiracy. | Later, it is said he hired Jason Harrison, who owed him money, to carry out the acid attack on August 14. Jurors learned Harrison had already admitted his part in the conspiracy. |
Mr Riley, of Raglan Street, Lowestoft, denies false imprisonment, conspiracy to apply a corrosive liquid and conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm with intent. | Mr Riley, of Raglan Street, Lowestoft, denies false imprisonment, conspiracy to apply a corrosive liquid and conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm with intent. |
Mr Thompson, of Alma Road, Lowestoft, denies wounding with intent, having a knife in public, conspiracy to apply a corrosive liquid and conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm with intent. | Mr Thompson, of Alma Road, Lowestoft, denies wounding with intent, having a knife in public, conspiracy to apply a corrosive liquid and conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm with intent. |
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