A 14-year-old girl has suffered serious injuries in a suspected acid attack outside a school, leading to potentially life-changing harm. Along with the girl, a 16-year-old boy and a 27-year-old woman were also treated following the incident. Two police officers were hospitalised after feeling unwell. The attack occurred at Westminster Academy in central London, where police were alerted by a staff member on Alfred Road, Westbourne Park, around 4.40 pm on Monday (September 30). The suspect is still at large, and multiple crime scenes have been identified.
The hospitalized girl is battling potentially life-altering injuries and remains in the hospital. The boy’s injuries are not life-threatening, and the discharged woman has recovered. Metropolitan Police stated that substance tests are ongoing, with early indications pointing to an acidic nature. Authorities are actively pursuing leads to identify and apprehend the perpetrators. The school website confirmed closure on Tuesday morning (October 1) due to unforeseen circumstances, with students transitioning to online learning.
The scheduled Year Six open morning has been postponed, adding to the unexpected turn of events at the academy catering to students aged 11 to 18 without selective criteria. For any relevant information, individuals are urged to contact the police at 101 with the crime reference number CAD 4987/30 Sept or provide anonymous evidence through Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111. Plans to reopen the school remain uncertain as investigations continue amid the shockwaves of this distressing incident.