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.'
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .