Man, 35, arrested following Westminster school acid attack

Police investigating a suspected acid attack outside Westminster Academy School have made an arrest.

The attack happened at around 4.45pm on Monday. Officers on patrol were flagged down by staff at a school in Alfred Road after a substance was allegedly thrown at two children and a staff member.

An investigation was launched and this morning, a 35-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. He was taken to a central London police station and remains in custody.

Witnesses are urged to call the investigations team on 020 7175 4652.

If you do not wish to call the investigations team directly, you can provide information and remain anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111, and quoting CAD 4987/30SEP.

Pictured top: Westminster Academy in Alfred Road, Westbourne Park (Picture: Google Street View)