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"Screaming" man runs into Kwik Fit garage shouting 'I've been attacked with acid' [tr]
The Mirror ^ | 11 MAY 2018 | Kelly-Ann Mills and Jamie Bullen

Posted on 05/12/2018 7:00:41 AM PDT by Leaning Right

A man burst into a car garage in an upmarket London suburb "screaming" that he had been attacked with acid today.

Police, firefighters and paramedics were called to Kwik Fit in Whetstone, north London, this morning after reports a man had a "noxious substance" thrown at him.

A supervisor in the shop told thisislocalLondon the distressed victim repeatedly said he had been attacked with acid and that he constantly washed his face until emergency services arrived.

Police said they understand the man was approached by two suspects who threw a "noxious substance" at him before stealing his mobile phone.

(Excerpt) Read more at mirror.co.uk ...


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To: bgill
> So, was it acid or something else? <

I'm guessing that the word "acid" has been banned from official reports. Mustn't upset anyone, or let anyone connect the dots. Better to say "noxious substance", which will eventually be replaced with just "substance".


21 posted on 05/12/2018 8:05:19 AM PDT by Leaning Right (I have already previewed or do not wish to preview this composition.)
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To: Delta 21

Ban acid!


22 posted on 05/12/2018 8:25:55 AM PDT by EdnaMode
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To: Leaning Right

The saddest thing is that the first 25 Google hits for “acid attack first aid” are UK based. It was such a unique and special country 20 years ago.

https://www.cprfirstaidtraining.co.uk/acid-attack-first-aid/


23 posted on 05/12/2018 8:42:17 AM PDT by JayGalt (You can't teach a donkey how to tap dance.)
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To: Ancesthntr

I’ll take islam for $2,000 Alex.


24 posted on 05/12/2018 8:43:24 AM PDT by EvilCapitalist (It's Ok to be white.)
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To: JayGalt

I hate to bring this up, but how long before we start seeing acid attacks in the US?


25 posted on 05/12/2018 8:46:10 AM PDT by Leaning Right (I have already previewed or do not wish to preview this composition.)
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To: ConservativeMind

Sounded good to me but apparently the worst thing to do.
The acid may get neutralized but its an exothermic reaction and the person will get 2/3 degree burns. Also the strong base will injure the other areas not affected by acid and any areas where the acid is neutralized and additional base is used after that point.
Would have been nice to have an answer other than water.


26 posted on 05/12/2018 8:49:06 AM PDT by JayGalt (You can't teach a donkey how to tap dance.)
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To: Leaning Right

Shhhhh.
The thugs don’t read much so there is a low barrier. In London the thugs learned from example by the Muslims.

I think there needs to be a special punishment for acid throwers. In honor of its origins as a tactic I think we should use Shariah law and let them experience their chosen method before we execute them.


27 posted on 05/12/2018 8:51:45 AM PDT by JayGalt (You can't teach a donkey how to tap dance.)
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To: JayGalt
Can you point me to that explanation? It’s baking soda (a weak base) and a small amount of strong acid.
28 posted on 05/12/2018 8:52:34 AM PDT by ConservativeMind (Trump: Befuddling Democrats, Republicans, and the Media for the benefit of the US and all mankind.)
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To: JayGalt

Actually, I just found something that ends with saying my approach is best:

https://www.quora.com/If-you-are-attacked-with-acid-should-you-use-baking-soda-to-stop-it


29 posted on 05/12/2018 8:54:55 AM PDT by ConservativeMind (Trump: Befuddling Democrats, Republicans, and the Media for the benefit of the US and all mankind.)
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To: tbw2

Banned guns.
Banning knives.
Obviously hasn’t stopped criminals from finding a weapon.

*like*


30 posted on 05/12/2018 8:58:27 AM PDT by samtheman (LetÂ’s elect as many Republicans as possible in 2018)
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To: Leaning Right

Right after that, an acute rise in lead poisoning!


31 posted on 05/12/2018 9:10:41 AM PDT by GOYAKLA
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To: dp0622

Diversity: the state of being diverse; variety

The pieces of the Perp’s head had much diversity when the victim unloaded his gun on him at close range.


32 posted on 05/12/2018 9:50:40 AM PDT by tired&retired (Blessings)
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To: Lazamataz
“Ahhhhhh.... diversity...... ain’t it WONDERFUL????”

It's interesting to me that liberals understand the importance of preventing exogenous invading species from ruining ecosystems (e.g. Kudzu in the South), and support measures to remove them, but think that every culture in the world is compatible with every other.

33 posted on 05/12/2018 10:04:24 AM PDT by neverevergiveup
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To: ConservativeMind

“Sodium bicarbonate is great for decontaminating spills after you rinse off. It does generate heat when neutralizing acid but the bigger issue is that it fizzes and spatters which might spread the acid around more. It’s better than nothing but not nearly as quick or effective as water”

This quote from your source does not suggest that your approach is best.

I started my research because I wanted to have the info just in case. Looking at multiple sources and at 2018 links water is the best.


34 posted on 05/12/2018 10:05:23 AM PDT by JayGalt (You can't teach a donkey how to tap dance.)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum
Indeed. Jolly good strategy.
35 posted on 05/12/2018 11:30:26 AM PDT by jmacusa ("Made it Ma, top of the world!'')
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To: Leaning Right
"Don't Leave Home without IT!'


36 posted on 05/12/2018 1:02:30 PM PDT by BwanaNdege ("The church ... is not the master or the servant of the state, but the conscience" - Luther)
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To: BwanaNdege

Better yet, carry a bottle of water in your pocket or purse with 2 or 3 tablespoons of baking soda dissolved into it.


37 posted on 05/12/2018 1:05:03 PM PDT by BwanaNdege ("The church ... is not the master or the servant of the state, but the conscience" - Luther)
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