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.'
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .