Man Jailed Over Sickening Acid Attack on 16-Year-Old

A man has been locked up for over eight years after dousing a 16-year-old boy with a corrosive substance in a brutal assault that left the teen with severe injuries.

Gilson Martins, from Rochdale, was sentenced to eight years and two months at Minshull 123. There, Martins launched the corrosive substance at the victim, inflicting serious physical and emotional damage.

Swift Police Action Leads to Justice

Martins was arrested following a rapid 123 spokesperson

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If you or someone you know has been affected by violent crime, support services are available, especially for acid attack victims.

Have info? Contact Greater Manchester Police on 101 or report anonymously to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.

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