'Burka' Acid Attack: Mary Konye Guilty Of Jealous Attack On Naomi Oni

'Burka' Acid Attack Woman Found Guilty Of Jealous Attack

A young woman has been found guilty of throwing acid in the face of a friend while disguised in a Muslim veil.

Mary Konye, 21, attacked Naomi Oni, an assistant at a Victoria's Secret lingerie shop, on December 30 2012 because she once called her ugly.

During her trial, the jury at London's Snaresbrook Crown Court heard that, following the attack, Konye pretended to give Ms Oni a shoulder to cry on.

CCTV still image issued by the Metropolitan Police of Mary Konye, 21, disguised in a Muslim veil following Naomi Oni home

Ms Oni was left scarred for life after the incident in Dagenham, east London.

Dressed in black, Konye remained calm as the jury of eight men and four women returned their verdict.

Close

What's Hot