An 80-year-old man from Smethwick has been convicted after attacking his teenage ex-girlfriend with acid when she ended their relationship.

Vikki Horsman was left with serious burns to her face and neck after the liquid was thrown at her when she answered the door of her home in Tividale in April.

The 19-year-old left Mohammed Rafiq because of his controlling behaviour but he masterminded a plan to injure his ex-girlfriend in revenge for her decision to leave.

25-year-old Steven Holmes and 23-year-old Shannon Heaps were hired to carry out the attack.

Initially Rafiq was treated as a victim, having also suffered minor burns when splashed with the liquid, however his part in the plot later became clear to officers.