A YOUNG model left blind in one eye after bleach was thrown in her face has thanked the public for their support.
Victoria Smith, 17, has received thousands of messages from around the world after she was attacked on Wednesday at the junction of Albert Avenue and Cobden Street, west Hull.
The teenager said she has suffered burns across her body and lost the sight in her right eye following the attack, which happened after she left a house party.
Writing on Facebook under the name Toria Melody, she said: "Thank you everyone so so much for all your support.
"It means the world to me, I really appreciate it.
"It is nice to know there's so many caring people about.
"I don't know what I'd do without you all honestly, every single one of you have helped me a lot."
The former Malet Lambert pupil says she fears the attack will ruin the confidence she built up after enduring several years of bullying.
Thousands of people posted on the social networking site to offer their support to the teenager, with messages coming from as far afield as Mauritius and Australia.
Liz Tait said: "Having read the articles regarding your attack I wanted to say I cannot begin to imagine how terrifying it must have been.
"Well done for speaking out and I hope the consequences for whoever attacked you are a fitting punishment for the crime.
"There have been so many incidents like this in recent years and it is absolutely disgusting. There needs to be something done.
"I've also followed the story of Katie Piper following her acid attack and feel that she is also a massive inspiration. Good luck to you, I hope you can still follow your aspirations and I wish you a speedy recovery."
Victoria was treated at Hull Royal Infirmary after the attack at 9.20pm.
Posting on Facebook the next day, she wrote: "One of my eyes is now physically impaired and I am blind in it, I will most likely never receive my vision in my right eye again.
"The outer layer of my eyes are permanently damaged and my hair has turned green from the bleach and has fallen out at the front.
"I have burns on my body from all the acidic chemicals inside the bleach.
"I am in excruciating pain in my eyes. They are red raw, it went in my mouth, up my nose and I couldn't breathe."
The post was shared by hundreds of people, with thousands expressing their sympathy for her.
In a message of support, Dominic Peter Barron wrote: "Like many other people I don't know you, but felt I had to comment as I read the story and your status and I wanted to say how proud I am that you seem to be dealing with this quiet well.
"I hope you make a speedy recovery and hope that the people who have done this to you truly understand what they have done.
"Hold your head up high as you seem to have a huge support. Do take care and I hope you have a speedy recovery and that your eye sight does recover."
Humberside Police confirmed a 17-year-old girl who was arrested on suspicion of attempt to cause grievous bodily harm with intent has been released on bail.
Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting log 709 of August 20.
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