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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.

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Acid attack victim to return to hospital for skin graft

Kirstie Trup was temporarily discharged from hospital on Sunday.

A teenager discharged from hospital after suffering an acid attack in Zanzibar will today return for a skin graft.

Katie Gee and Kirstie Trup, both 18, from north London, were admitted to Chelsea and Westminster Hospital on their return to the UK.

Ms Gee remain in hospital and is said to be in a "stable" condition.

The friends 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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