Hunt for acid attacker as girl, 14, hit outside school

A GIRL of 14 has suffered "lifechanging" injuries after being doused with acid by an e-scooter attacker.

- Paul Jeeves

Police were last night hunting the assailant, who also injured a second teenager and a teacher after throwing the liquid yards from the gates of Westminster Academy in Paddington, West London, on Monday afternoon.

Splashed

The suspect is described as a "tall, slim, black male" who was wearing dark clothing with his face hidden by a mask or balaclava.

He raced towards his victims on the e-scooter, carrying a container of "acid-like" liquid before speeding off.

It is understood much of the substance splashed on to the girl's face, causing her extensive burns, while also hitting a 16-year-old boy she was walking beside.