Acid victim to have 'skin graft'
Kirstie Trup, one of the British teenagers injured in an acid attack in Zanzibar, is expected to return to hospital for a skin graft today. Her friend Katie Gee remains at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.
One of acid attack victims discharged from hospital
One of the teenagers injured in an acid attack in Zanzibar has been discharged by Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.
In a statement the hospital said: "We can confirm that one patient was discharged from the hospital last night. The second patient remains in hospital. No details on either of the patients’ treatment will be released at this time.
"This approach is in line with the families’ wishes and we continue to ask that the media respect their privacy at this time."
Katie Gee and Kirstie Trup, both 18, from north London, were enjoying the last week of a trip as volunteer teachers to the predominantly Muslim island when a corrosive substance was thrown at them.
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Acid attack teenagers 'well' on return from Zanzibar
Two British teenagers attacked with acid on Zanzibar were "well" in hospital on their first night back in London.
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Acid attack girls arrive at hospital in London
Two British teenagers attacked with acid on Zanzibar have arrived at hospital in London.
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Two British women injured in Zanzibar acid attack
Katie Gee and Kirstie Trup, both 18, had acid thrown at their heads and chests by men on a moped in Zanzibar.