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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Amy-Clare Martin

‘I’d rather have been shot or stabbed’: Acid attack survivor tells of horror amid surge in attacks

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A survivor who had a pint of sulphuric acid thrown at his face in a case of mistaken identity has called for tougher sentencing amid an “alarming” rise in attacks.

Andreas Christopheros, 38, said he would “rather have been shot” than endure at least 60 agonising operations following the devastating acid attack, which left him severely scarred and blind in one eye.

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