BBC A 35-year-old man has been arrested after a suspected acid assault on a lady outdoors a faculty in west London.
Teagan McFarlane, 14, stays in hospital with “probably life-changing” accidents and has undergone surgical procedure.
A 16-year-old boy was additionally injured outdoors Westminster Academy, Westbourne Park, on Monday afternoon, whereas a workers member was harm attempting to assist them.
The Metropolitan Police stated the person was arrested on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily hurt, and stays in custody.
Corey McFarlane Detectives stated “a lone man” threw a substance on the youngsters earlier than fleeing on an electrical scooter alongside Harrow Highway.
Corey McFarlane, Teagan’s father, stated “phrases couldn’t specific the shock, ache, and trauma” his daughter goes via, “each bodily and emotionally”.
He added that she was initially discharged from hospital, however was later readmitted.
The 16-year-old boy was handled at hospital and has now been allowed residence.
In an internet put up, Mr McFarlane stated: “Teagan’s accidents are usually not life-threatening presently, nevertheless it’s nonetheless early days, and she is going to want loads of relaxation”.
Mr McFarlane stated his household can be leaving the world.
He thanked the general public for donations made through an internet fundraiser, which he stated would assist in direction of relocating his household which “has turn into vital because of our circumstances”.
He added that the assault “deeply affected” his daughter’s psychological well being and she or he has stated she doesn’t need to return to highschool.
He needs the 14 year-old to proceed her GCSE research with a non-public tutor, additionally funded by public donations.
Det Supt Scott Ware stated: “We’re conscious of the issues raised by the group and questions which are being requested concerning the circumstances surrounding the incident.
“We are going to keep a visual policing presence outdoors the college.”
