Girl, 14, hurt in suspected acid attack near school
Manchester Evening News|October 02, 2024
A 14-YEAR-OLD girl has been left with potentially life-changing injuries after a suspected acid attack outside a school in west London.
Girl, 14, hurt in suspected acid attack near school

A boy aged 16 and a 27-year-old woman were also injured after the substance, believed to be acidic, was thrown at the victims outside Westminster Academy on Monday afternoon.

Police believe the teenagers were approached by a lone suspect who was on an e-scooter, with a member of staff left injured after she rushed to help.

Officers on patrol were flagged down by school staff following the incident in Alfred Road, Westbourne Park, shortly after 4.40pm.

This story is from the October 02, 2024 edition of Manchester Evening News.

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