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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Kevin Rawlinson

Man, 35, arrested after suspected acid attack outside west London school

Westminster academy in London.
Westminster academy in London, where the alleged attack took place. Photograph: Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images

A 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm after what is believed to have been an acid attack outside a school in west London earlier this week.

Detectives said a 14-year-old girl has been left with potentially life-changing injuries after the incident at Westminster academy on Monday afternoon, while a 16-year-old boy and a teacher were hospitalised then discharged, having suffered less severe injuries.

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