London police chases man who threw acid on TV presenter Katie Piper. Details here

Stefan Sylvestre, from Shepherd’s Bush West London, received a life sentence in 2009 for throwing acid at TV presenter Katie Piper's face under the instructions of Katie's former boyfriend. Stefan was released in 2018 on a license, but the authorities have found out that Stefan has breached the conditions of the license. The Police are now hunting for Stefan urgently to get him back to jail.

What happened?

Katie's ex-boyfriend Daniel Lynch had psychological issues. First, he sexually assaulted Katie and then pleaded with her to be excused. Then, in March 2008, Katie was attacked with acid, which inflicted horrific injuries on her face, including blindness in one eye. Sylvestre was caught, and investigations revealed that Daniel had arranged for the attack.




Sylvestre and Daniel were sentenced to life with a minimum of 16 years at the end of the trial in 2009. Sylvestre will now have to spend a long time behind bars for the breach after he is caught again.

FAQs

1. Who is Katie Piper?
   Katie Piper, 38, began as a model in various promotional and fashion events. Unfortunately, she faced an acid attack by her ex-boyfriend and an accomplice in 2008. As a result, her face was damaged severely, with one eye becoming blind. However, Katie got her sight back after prolonged treatment. Besides writing, she is also an activist and a TV presenter.
2. How did Katie take the horrible assault?
   Katie, in 2009, decided to work towards increasing awareness of burn victims. She shared her experience through a documentary on Channel 4 and an autobiography.