In 2024, the UK recorded a 10 percent rise in acid attacks, totaling 498 incidents, up from 454 in the previous year. London saw a significant 78 percent decrease in these attacks, contrasting sharply with a surge in the North East, where Northumbria experienced a 49 percent increase. The Acid Survivors Trust International cautioned about potential under-reporting of these incidents. Experts emphasize the need for addressing socioeconomic issues and controlling the sale of corrosive substances, particularly online, to combat this alarming trend effectively.
The number of acid attacks has risen 10 per cent in a year across the UK, but dropped significantly in London, suggesting potential under-reporting by victims.
In 2024, there were 498 recorded physical attacks involving corrosive substances, compared with 454 the previous year, indicating a troubling increase.
ASTI executive director Jaf Shah indicated that Northumbria accounts for almost a quarter of nationwide attacks despite only being 2 per cent of the population.
The rise in acid attacks reflects deeper issues of socioeconomic inequality and easy access to corrosive substances, necessitating stricter controls, especially online.
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