Two British women injured in Zanzibar acid attack

Two British teenagers have sustained injuries after having acid thrown at them in Zanzibar.

Katie Gee and Kirstie Trup, both 18, had a corrosive substance thrown at their heads and chests by men on a moped.

ITV News' Africa Correspondent Rohit Kachroo reports:

The teenagers had to be treated in hospital after the incident after sustaining injuries to their hands, faces and chests, although their conditions are not believed to be life-threatening.

The pair, who both have Jewish roots, were in the final week of their trip to the east African island where they were volunteering as teachers.

The British nationals were due to fly back to the UK this evening.

There were reports that the victims may have been targeted after a previous incident during Ramadan.

Katie Gee was reportedly attacked two weeks ago for singing during Ramadan, but decided she decided to stay and continue her voluntary work.

One of the girls' friends told the Telegraph that the girls were singing during Ramadan when a Muslim lady became violent and hit Miss Gee in the face.

The father of Katie Gee said the level of burns sustained by his daughter in the attack were “beyond imagination”.

Read: Acid victim father: Level of burns 'beyond imagination'

In a joint statement, the victim's families said they were “extremely distressed” over the “unprovoked attack”:

The President of Tanzania is reported to have visited the women in hospital and vowed to find the men responsible for the “shameful” attack.