An underworld enforcer who attempted to blind people with acid previously survived a horrific meat cleaver attack.
Jonathan Gordon, who belonged to the 'Deli mob' street gang, carried out acid attacks on behalf of an underworld boss. The criminal who ordered the attacks through the EncroChat network has not yet been named.
Gordon, who used the Encro handle 'ValueBridge' was responsible for one acid attack that left a St Helens man without sight for months. The dad's sight was later restored by medical experts.