London Struggles to Rein in Wave of Acid Attacks

Five people were attacked with acid thrown in their faces over a period of 90 minutes in London Thursday night, and now two boys, ages 15 and 16, have been arrested in the attacks. 

In at least two of the incidents, mopeds were stolen from the victims, and in a third, a robbery was involved. Police say one of the victims suffered "life-changing injuries," the BBC reports. Acid attacks are on the rise in London, with more than 1,800 reported since 2010.

 CNN reports that the number of incidents went from 166 in 2014 to 261 in 2015 to 454 in 2016, and authorities say the trend is continuing this year. One victim attacked Thursday was believed to be a delivery driver, and many delivery drivers are starting to refuse work in some areas over fears they'll be robbed.

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