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Man admits intentionally causing grievous bodily harm with acid attack on cousins

John Tomlin, 25, says actions that left Resham Khan and Jameel Mukhtar with severe injuries on her 21st birthday were deliberate

Jemma Crew
Tuesday 28 November 2017 09:59 EST
John Tomlin is wanted by Scotland Yard in connection with the acid attack
John Tomlin is wanted by Scotland Yard in connection with the acid attack (Metropolitan Police)

A man who seriously injured a student and her cousin when he threw acid at them through a car window has admitted intentionally causing the pair grievous bodily harm (GBH).

Resham Khan and Jameel Muhktar suffered scars on their faces and bodies after the assault on Ms Khan's 21st birthday in Beckton, east London.

John Tomlin, 25, of Colman Road, Canning Town, appeared in the dock at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Monday with tattooed tear stains on his cheeks.

Tomlin, wearing navy trousers and a blue and white T-shirt, previously pleaded guilty to two lesser charges, and on Monday admitted two counts of intending to cause GBH.

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