Police hunt man accused of acid attack on schoolgirl

Girl's mother says the suspect had persistently pursued the teenager despite her refusing to engage in a romantic relationship with him...

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Police in Nakuru are searching for a 24-year-old man accused of dousing a 17-year-old schoolgirl with acid on May 25, 2026, as she was on her way to school. The attack left the student with severe injuries, particularly to her face, including her eyes and mouth.

The suspect is reportedly known to the victim and allegedly acted after the girl refused his romantic advances.
The Form Four student was treated and discharged from the hospital and is reportedly in good condition, though traumatised.
The victim's family has expressed distress and urged the police to apprehend the suspect, highlighting that the suspect had previously been warned to stop pursuing the girl.

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