An acid attack at a London school has left two pupils and a teacher injured.
Three people were attacked with a substance believed to be acidic at Westminster Academy at around 4.40pm on Monday, with a 14-year-old girl suffering life-changing injuries.
Police and the London Fire Brigade responded to the incident in Paddington following reports of an assault.
The girl and a 16-year-old boy are in hospital. The boy’s injuries are not believed to be life-changing or life-threatening.
A 27-year-old woman was also taken to hospital for treatment but has since been discharged.
Two police officers responding to the incident received medical treatment as a precaution after reporting feeling unwell.
Tests of the substance are ongoing but it is believed to be acidic, police said. Urgent inquiries are underway and several crime scenes are in place.
A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: “Police on patrol were flagged down at 4.42pm on Monday, Sep 30 by staff at a school in Alfred Road W2 after a substance was allegedly thrown at pupils and a staff member.
“Officers responded with paramedics and the London Fire Brigade and found three people injured.
“Urgent inquiries are underway to identify and arrest those responsible. A number of crime scenes are in place.”
In a statement on the school’s website, Westminster Academy said the site was closed on Tuesday due to “unforeseen circumstances”.
The school was contacted by The Telegraph for comment. It is a non-selective academy for pupils aged 11 to 18.
