Diane Abbott MP, Labour's Shadow Home Secretary, responding to
the acid attacks that took place across London yesterday evening,
said: "The recent spate of acid attacks have shocked the nation,
but sadly they are nothing new. With a steady rise in attacks since
2010 and a steep increase of 70 per cent from 2015 to 2016, it is
clear that the Government urgently needs a new approach to tackling
this heinous crime. "Just like knives and guns, acid is being used
in murders, robberies and...Request free
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MP, Labour's Shadow Home
Secretary, responding to the acid
attacks that took place across London yesterday evening, said:
"The recent spate of acid attacks have shocked the nation, but
sadly they are nothing new. With a steady rise in attacks since
2010 and a steep increase of 70 per cent from 2015 to 2016, it is
clear that the Government urgently needs a new approach to tackling
this heinous crime.
"Just like knives and guns, acid is being used in murders,
robberies and rapes. The problem is the weapon of choice is often a
common household product. With very few prosecutions it is clear
that we do not have the tools necessary to investigate and prevent
these attacks.
"While the Tories arrogantly insist that they have protected the
police budget, the reality is they have cut numbers by over 20,000,
leaving our forces overstretched as they work tirelessly to keep
the public and our communities safe."
