Arrest made over school acid attack

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An arrest has been made in connection with an acid attack outside a west London school that left a 14-year-old girl with potentially life-changing injuries.

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 girl remains in hospital and has undergone surgery today.

Police said a 35-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm, and remains in custody.

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