Saturday 26 June 2010

Jail For Horror Acid Attack Gang


Three Muslim thugs who left the victim of an “honour” attack scarred for life after pouring sulphuric acid over his face – causing horrific burns – have been locked-up for a total of 52 years.

Awais Akram, 24, (pic.far r.) had struck up a Facebook friendship with one of the defendant’s sister’s who helped him find a flat in Leyton, East London, but then paid the penalty for associating with the married woman.

He was left with 47% burns to his head, face, neck and chest, had both ears amputated and lost the sight in one eye following the brutal attack.

Ringleader Mohammed Vakas, 26, (pic.l.) of Hatherley Road, Walthamstow – the brother of the woman - was sentenced to thirty years imprisonment after being convicted at the Old Bailey of conspiracy to murder.

His cousin, Mohammed Adeel, 20, (pic.2nd l.) of Pearl Road, Walthamstow, received 14 years for grievous bodily harm and 17 year-old Fabian Kuci, (pic.3rd l.) of Abbey Road Estate, St. John’s Wood, 8 years for the same offence.

Detective Chief Inspector Nigel Furness of Waltham Forest CID said: "This has been a complex investigation which has relied upon witnesses coming forward from the community, for which we are extremely grateful, and the strength of evidence given by the victim, Awais Akram.

"Awais is to be commended for his bravery in giving evidence following a brutal attack which has left him severely disfigured for life.

"No words can describe the amount of courage it took for him to stand in court, face his attackers and give his account."

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