Norwich man jailed after acid attack outside Suffolk pub
The 18 year old threw ammonia in his victim's face after an argument
A Norwich man has been jailed for more than 10 years after an acid attack outside a Newmarket pub.
18 year old Jamie Stevens, of Cowgate, was sentenced after admitting to causing greivous bodily harm at Ipswich Crown Court.
The court heard how Stevens has gone to the Golden Lion pub on May 13 this year to pick up three friends.
He got into an argument with one of them, later throwing ammonia in his face.
The victim has since had to learn to drive using one eye and suffers from panic attacks and nightmares.
Stevens will spend 10 years six months behind bars and will also have to pay a ÂŁ190 victim surcharge.
Detective Sergeant Thomas Darville, of Suffolk Police, said: “This was an horrendous attack and brought devastating consequences for the victim.
"Suffolk Police are pleased that the courts have recognised the severity of Stevens’ actions and imposed a sentence which, I hope, will also act as a deterrent for any future assaults of this nature.”