Police are searching for the man who threw acid over TV presenter Katie Piper after he went on the run after breaching his licence conditions
Lynch was jailed for life with a minimum of 16 years for the attack and cannot be considered for release until 2025.He was eventually freed in 2018 on licence on the condition he stayed away from Katie but was recalled again a year later over an unrelated incident.In her victim impact statement in the aftermath of the attack, Katie said: “When the acid was thrown at me, it felt like I was burning in hell. It was an indescribable, unique, torturous pain.“All I am left with is an empty shell.
In October 2019 she bravely shared a graphic image online displaying the terrible injuries she sustained after being doused with sulphuric acid. She wrote: “I remember when I didn't want to look at anyone. I remember when I didn't want anyone to look at me. I remember when I was scared of people, scared of men.“I remember when opening up to people and talking about my trauma and psychological damage just wasn't possible.”
Since the ordeal Katie has featured on numerous TV shows, including a 2009 documentary about the impact of the attack as she rebuilt her life. She also launched the Katie Piper Foundation to raise awareness for other victims of burns and other disfigurement attacks and injuries.
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