[Pigeon Lady]

Westminster Academy acid attack: Girl, 14, and boy, 16, in hospital after 'acidic substance' thrown at school pupils…


An acid attack at a school in west London has left two teenage pupils and a staff member in hospital.

A search for the attacker is now under way after the horror incident at the Westminster Academy in Paddington after a suspected acidic substance was thrown at pupils and a staff member at around 4.40pm.

Police on patrol were flagged down by staff at the academy, who found three people injured.

One of those, a 14-year-old girl, remains in hospital with potentially life-changing injuries.

A 16-year-old boy was also hospitalised, with a police spokesperson saying his injuries are not life-threatening or life-changing.

A 27-year-old woman was also rushed to hospital for treatment after the attack but has since been discharged.

Two police officers were also taken to hospital “as a precaution” after they reported feeling unwell.

A Scotland Yard spokesperson 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.

“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”.

“Students will resume lessons through online learning. Information will be shared with them via Google Classroom through their teachers,” a school spokesperson said.

A Year Six open morning which had been due to take place on Tuesday will also be rescheduled.

The school is a non-selective academy for pupils aged 11 to 18 and is sponsored by The Exilarch's Foundation, which is headed by entrepreneur David Dangoor CBE.

A local resident said he was in a cafe opposite the school when police cars and ambulances screeched up to aid the injured and hunt the attacker.

The man, 38, who works in construction, said: “There were cops everywhere and real panic. There was a crime scene tent they set up just outside the school. It was full on.”

Another witness said: “There was a kid crying nearby. She looked really upset. I don’t know whether it was her friend injured but it was all very upsetting. Police were here really quickly - I just hope the people are all okay.”

https://uk.yahoo.com/news/acid-attac...073057057.html

[Livia]

A 14 year old girl scarred for life with acid. Another fine tradition we've imported from North Africa and the Middle East.

[Christmas Dynamo]

We will get no information about the attacker or motive I expect

[Good King Glennceslas]

Originally Posted by Crimson Dynamo

We will get no information about the attacker or motive I expect

Translated to “We will get no information on the colour of the attackers skin or motive I expect”

As long as the attacker is punished can’t see any other information is relevant.

[Christmas Spirit]

Seriously what the hell is wrong with these vile monsters , at a school with innocent children!! . It's become more & more like America over here , only difference being the sickos use acid & knives in the UK ....whilst in the states they love blasting away gun of every variety.

[Gusto Brunt]

This is beyond horrific. My thoughts are with the severely injured girl.

[arista]

BBC1HD London News Live


The Attacker wanted by Police
is a Tall Black Man.

I hope we soon get an image of him.

[arista]

[ 'acid attacker' who fled on an e-scooter after
dousing two teenagers in a corrosive substance
outside a school.

A 14-year-old girl was left with life-changing
injuries and two other victims were hospitalised
after the attack outside Westminster Academy
in Paddington yesterday.

Police spearheading the manhunt described
the suspect as a 'tall, slim, Black male'
who was wearing dark clothing with his
face hidden by a mask or balaclava.
They added that the suspect rode an e-scooter
to and from the scene. ]


https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...-injuries.html

[Santa Goth]

He'll be popular in Prison for what he has done.

And tbh I don't feel bad for him.

Because who in their right mind thinks that it's okay to attack anyone like this, let alone children?

Depraved mother****er.

[Pigeon Lady]

…the manhunt for him continues, so far as I know he hasn’t been arrested yet and I’m not sure whether the authorities have any ideas as to who he is…it’s an horrendous act intended to cause unimaginable pain and to change a life forever…hateful doesn’t even come close to describe such an attack…

[Santa Goth]

Originally Posted by Ammi

…the manhunt for him continues, so far as I know he hasn’t been arrested yet and I’m not sure whether the authorities have any ideas as to who he is…it’s an horrendous act intended to cause unimaginable pain and to change a life forever…hateful doesn’t even come close to describe such an attack…

Hopefully they'll catch him.

[arista]

Originally Posted by Mystic Mock

Hopefully they'll catch him.

35-year-old man has been arrested


[Teagan McFarlane, 14, remains in hospital
with "potentially life-changing"
injuries and has undergone surgery.

A 16-year-old boy was also injured outside
Westminster Academy, Westbourne Park,
on Monday afternoon,
while a staff member was hurt trying to help them.

The Metropolitan Police said the man
was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous
bodily harm, and remains in custody.]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czegwzr468po

[Santa Goth]

Originally Posted by arista

35-year-old man has been arrested


[Teagan McFarlane, 14, remains in hospital
with "potentially life-changing"
injuries and has undergone surgery.

A 16-year-old boy was also injured outside
Westminster Academy, Westbourne Park,
on Monday afternoon,
while a staff member was hurt trying to help them.

The Metropolitan Police said the man
was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous
bodily harm, and remains in custody.]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czegwzr468po

If he is guilty then I hope that he is never let back out into society.

[Christmas Spirit]

Originally Posted by Mystic Mock

If he is guilty then I hope that he is never let back out into society.

Starmer will probably let him out next week.

[Pigeon Lady]

Originally Posted by arista

35-year-old man has been arrested


[Teagan McFarlane, 14, remains in hospital
with "potentially life-changing"
injuries and has undergone surgery.

A 16-year-old boy was also injured outside
Westminster Academy, Westbourne Park,
on Monday afternoon,
while a staff member was hurt trying to help them.

The Metropolitan Police said the man
was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous
bodily harm, and remains in custody.]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czegwzr468po

…I’m glad he’s in custody and can’t carry out another attack….such an evil act, I hope that his sentence reflects such a hideous violence…

[Christmas Dynamo]

[Santa Goth]

Originally Posted by GoldHeart

Starmer will probably let him out next week.

Let's hope not.