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A man has been charged with grievous bodily harm following an acid attack that left victims with life-changing injuries. | A man has been charged with grievous bodily harm following an acid attack that left victims with life-changing injuries. |
John Tomlin, 24, will appear before Thames magistrates court on Tuesday to face two counts of grievous bodily harm with intent, police have said. | John Tomlin, 24, will appear before Thames magistrates court on Tuesday to face two counts of grievous bodily harm with intent, police have said. |
Resham Khan and her cousin Jameel Muhktar were attacked by a suspect, who threw acid through their car window on Khan’s 21st birthday on 21 June in Beckton, east London. | Resham Khan and her cousin Jameel Muhktar were attacked by a suspect, who threw acid through their car window on Khan’s 21st birthday on 21 June in Beckton, east London. |
Tomlin, of Canning Town, entered an east London police station on Sunday and handed himself in. | Tomlin, of Canning Town, entered an east London police station on Sunday and handed himself in. |
Both victims suffered horrific face and neck injuries in the attack that took place while they waited at traffic lights. | Both victims suffered horrific face and neck injuries in the attack that took place while they waited at traffic lights. |
In the days afterwards, Khan said: “I’m devastated. I keep wondering if my life will ever be the same.” | In the days afterwards, Khan said: “I’m devastated. I keep wondering if my life will ever be the same.” |
Mukhtar, who was initially placed in an induced coma, said he feels “emotionally wrecked” and “in continuous pain”. | Mukhtar, who was initially placed in an induced coma, said he feels “emotionally wrecked” and “in continuous pain”. |
Scotland Yard said inquiries into the incident were continuing. | Scotland Yard said inquiries into the incident were continuing. |
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