Quebec man pleads guilty to acid attack on girlfriend

MONTREAL — Nikolas Stefanatos has pleaded guilty to aggravated assault on Thursday morning.

He now faces up to 14 years in jail for attacking his then-girlfriend, Tanya St-Arnaud, with corrosive acid.

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In court on Thursday, Stefanatos apologized to St-Arnaud, saying he would like to hold her in his arms.

St-Arnauld was doused with drain cleaner in August 2012 on the steps of her apartment building following an argument with Stefanatos.

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She suffered serious burns to her head, arms and upper body, and was put in a medically-induced coma.

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She has since undergone several painful skin grafts and medical procedures.

St-Arnauld addressed court on Thursday, saying that she would remember her injuries rest of her life.

The date for Stefanatos’ sentencing has been set for December 3, 2014.