Fatshimetrie recently witnessed a shocking incident: an alleged acid attack outside a school in London. The tragic incident left two teenagers in hospital, with one of them suffering potentially serious injuries that could have lasting consequences, police said.
The incident took place on Monday afternoon, when a corrosive substance was allegedly thrown at students and a staff member at Westminster Academy in west London. Three people were injured in the attack, and tests are underway to identify the exact nature of the substance, which is suspected to be acid, police said.
A 14-year-old girl was seriously injured, with her condition described as potentially “life-changing”. In addition, a 16-year-old boy, also injured, and a 27-year-old woman were taken to hospital. The attack took place outside the school as students and staff were leaving for the day.
The school’s principal, Numera Anwar, described the incident as extremely upsetting for the community. She stressed that this was a particularly difficult time for all involved. As a result, the school was closed the following day to allow for a thorough investigation and to ensure everyone’s safety before classes resumed.
The attack echoes a series of similar incidents in London in recent years, where the use of corrosive substances such as acid has been highlighted. While such attacks have declined so far, there are growing concerns about the rise in violent acts in 2022.
In addition, teenage violence in the UK capital, including knife crime and shootings, remains a persistent problem, with a 15-year-old boy found fatally injured in a park near the scene of the acid attack.
Authorities reported multiple crime scenes and deployed a large force to respond to the incident. Emergency services were also deployed, with two police officers taken to hospital for precautionary checks after reporting feeling unwell.
Westminster City Council leader Adam Hug described the attack as “extremely shocking” for the academy’s students and staff. He said steps would be taken to ensure the safety of all and provide all necessary support to the community affected by this disturbing event.
In conclusion, this tragic incident outside Westminster Academy in London highlights the urgent need for increased security and prevention measures to protect students and staffIt calls for broader reflection on the prevention of juvenile violence and on the need to ensure the safety of all within educational establishments.