A woman who was left scarred for life by an acid attack orchestrated by her ex partner has told of her ordeal and her battled to rebuild her life. Vikki Horsman, 21, suffered horrific burns after jealous Mohammed Rafiq, 80, paid two thugs to throw sulphuric acid in her face, four months after she broke up with him. The care assistant from Smethwick, West Midlands, says: “The attack has completely changed my life. 'I’m scarred for life and the mental scars may never go.'
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .