Abstract
The use of acids as a weapon has sadly become commonplace in some regions around the world, including within casework in the UK, and prominent cases include that of Katie Piper in 2008. As well as the damage to the body of the person attacked there will also be damage to their clothing, and potentially to the person throwing the corrosive substance This project compared the damage seen in simulated attacks using different acids and different fabrics in order to determine if differences were observed, and provide the foundation for future work.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 23 May 2022 |
| Event | Scottish International Policing Conference: Contemporary Policing Demand: Enhancing Capacity, Capability, and Resilience - Duration: 23 May 2022 → 24 May 2022 https://www.sipr.ac.uk/events/scottish-international-policing-conference-2022/ |
Conference
| Conference | Scottish International Policing Conference |
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| Period | 23/05/22 → 24/05/22 |
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Keywords
- acid attacks
- forensics
- hydrochloric acid
- sulfuric acid
- nitric acid
- clothing
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