Acid attack victim, 16, feared he would go blind

The victim of a suspected acid attack feared he would never be able to see again. He had severe facial burns.

Sat, 04 May, 2019 - 06:30

Cate McCurry

The victim of a suspected acid attack feared he would never be able to see again. He had severe facial burns.

Waterford teenager and Republic of Ireland youth international, Tega Agberhiere, is recovering in hospital and is expected to regain full sight in both eyes.

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Courts Waterford Teen acid acid attack attack Place: Earlscourt Place: Waterford Place: Ireland Person: Tega Agberhiere Person: Mick McCarthy Person: Gardaí Person: Christie Organisation: Waterford Organisation: WLR Organisation: University Hospital Waterford Organisation: Waterford Football Club Organisation: Villa Football Club

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