It was a HOAX: Acid attack victim who gained world's sympathy after horrific attack admits her injuries were 'self-inflicted'

* Motive behind Bethany Storro's bizarre plan is still a mystery
* How - and where - she inflicted injuries remain unclear
* Police: 'She's very remorseful... This got bigger than she expected'
* Still not clear if she will be criminally charged

The woman who gained sympathy around the world after a stranger threw acid in her face has made a shocking confession: she made the whole thing up.

Bethany Storro, 28, confessed to police yesterday, saying the severe burns she suffered in the horrific 'attack' were actually 'self-inflicted'.

Police said they did not know the motive behind her bizarre plan.

Her confession - which is set to cause outrage around the world - came after police, suspicious at the holes in her story, turned up the pressure by searching her house.

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