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London acid attack is latest example of ‘barbaric’ trend that’s on the rise in Britain

The British government recently began talking to police officers and government officials about banning some acids, a challenge because many are found in common household goods

The emergency response following the latest acid attack in London. Photo: Reuters

In London on Thursday, the “barbaric” happened: over about 90 minutes, a pair of teenagers stole a moped, drove around the city and threw acid on strangers. At least five men were injured; one has suffered “life-changing” injuries.

It’s horrifying, and far from an isolated incident. Just a few weeks ago, two Muslims in London were badly burned when a man threw acid through their car window. In April, a 24-year-old went on an acid-attack spree at a nightclub in Hackney, wounding 20. Two people were blinded.