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The Sun
7 hours ago
- The Sun
Dad blinded in one eye thanks The Sun after TikTok takes down rap videos posted by his acid attacker
A DAD blinded in one eye thanked The Sun after TikTok took down rap videos posted by his acid attacker. We told of Paul Laskey's outrage over thug Robbie Scott's prison cell clips glorifying violence. 3 3 Yesterday Paul, 43, said: 'It should never have been allowed in the first place. "But I'm glad The Sun's story led to action. "It's good that TikTok have agreed to take the video down. "At least they have acted after it was pointed out to them. "People like him are in prison to be punished. "They should not be able to lead what looks like a normal life and enjoy themselves after ruining other people's lives." Paul, of Newcastle, was attacked when he confronted Scott, 22, for snatching a gold chain from his 16-year-old son at knifepoint. Scott, of Gateshead, was jailed for 11 years after his original eight-year sentence was deemed too light. His videos were posted under 'HMP hardest rapper Robdog' and geo-tagged 'HMP Manchester, Strangeways'. The prison is investigating. Migrant who threatened to kill Farage on way to UK is illegally broadcasting to his fans from inside prison 3
The Sun
a day ago
- The Sun
Acid attack thug who blinded dad posts rap videos glorifying violence on TikTok from his prison cell
A THUG who blinded a dad in one eye with acid has posted rap videos on TikTok — from his prison cell. Robbie Scott, 22, is shown glorifying violence in his performances recorded by a fellow lag. 6 6 6 6 The videos are posted under 'HMP hardest rapper Robdog' and are geo-tagged ' HMP Manchester (Strangeways) '. Scott was jailed for attacking Paul Laskey, who confronted him after he wielded a zombie knife to snatch a £1,000 gold chain from his 16-year-old son. Dad-of-three Mr Laskey said: 'He's supposed to be in prison to be punished, not trying to start a music career. 'It's disgraceful and must be stopped.' Scott used a drinks bottle to squirt a mixture of battery acid and superglue into Mr Laskey's face — destroying his left eye. Plumber Mr Laskey, 43, of Newcastle, said: 'The glue was mixed in so it would stick, letting the acid burn away flesh. 'I thought I was going to die. 'All I could do was restrain him with an arm around his neck while he tried to spray me a second time and flailed at me with a Rambo knife.' Scott was jailed for eight years and six months' in May last year after admitting GBH with intent, robbery, having a knife and a corrosive substance in public and resisting arrest. The sentence was later deemed unduly lenient and was raised to 11 years in a move praised by Solicitor General Sarah Sackman. Inside Britain's acid attack capital where kids ride around on bikes armed with Lucozade bottles full of brick cleaner The MP said: 'Robbie Scott's actions were cowardly and shameful.' But in one of his clips Scott, of Gateshead, raps: 'I used to roll on the streets with a kitchen knife, would not think twice about dipping guys.' In another he says: 'Robdog jailhouse settings, you know how we do, Geordie boys on coke, oh yes.' Mr Laskey added: 'When his sentence was extended, it seemed justice had been done. But there's no sign of remorse.' It is understood that the Ministry of Justice has asked TikTok to take down the videos. The Prison Service said: 'Any offender caught using a phone or social media in prison will face punishment, including extra time behind bars.' In January Jake Fahri, who killed 16-year-old Jimmy Mizen in a South London bakery in 2008, was recalled to prison after The Sun revealed he was a drill rapper who had performed on the BBC. 6 6
