Man who poured boiling water on gay couple is jailed for 40 years (Photos)

A man who poured boiling water on a gay couple has been jailed for 40 years.

Martin Blackwell, 48, carried out the sickening attack on Marquez Tolbert and Anthony Gooden because he did not approve of their relationship.

Yesterday, a jury in Atlanta, US, found him guilty on 10 counts after they spent just 90 minutes deliberating the case.

Blackwell showed no emotion as he was jailed for 40 years.

Mr Tolbert and Mr Gooden were at home together on February 12 when Blackwell broke in to their house and poured hot water all over their bodies.

According to a police report obtained by WSB-TV, Blackwell was disgusted by the couple’s relationship.

“They’ll be all right. It was just a little hot water on them,” he reportedly said.