Girl, 13, suffers ‘life-changing’ injuries after horror acid attack in school

A suspected acid attack has left a teenager with “life changing injuries” at a school in central London.

Police received reports that an “acidic” substance was allegedly hurled at students and a staff member at the Westminster Academy in central London.

A 14-year-old girl, a 16-year-old boy and a 27-year-old woman were reportedly injured during the attack which took place on Monday.

Two police officers were taken to hospital as a precaution following reports that they were feeling unwell.

A message on the school’s website said: “Due to unforeseen circumstances the WA school site will be closed on Tuesday, October 1. Students will resume lessons through online learning. Information will be shared with them via Google Classroom through their teachers.

“The Year 6 Open Morning scheduled for October 1 is being rescheduled for Tuesday, October 8. We apologise for any inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding.”

A spokesperson from the Met Police said: “Tests of the substance are ongoing. At this stage officers believe it to be acidic….Urgent enquiries are under way to identify and arrest those responsible.

Officers confirmed two police officers were taken to hospital as a precaution following reports that they were feeling unwell.

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