Shocking pictures of a 14-year-old girl who is facing “shock, pain, and trauma” after a suspected acid attack outside Westminster Academy in London have been revealed.
The incident, which happened on Monday afternoon, also injured a 16-year-old boy and a 27-year-old woman.
Police are currently searching for the suspect, described as a tall, slim, black male who fled on an e-scooter.
The girl’s father, Corey McFarlane, has launched a GoFundMe page to cover the costs of her medical care and long-term support.
He said: “This senseless act of violence has left her with severe injuries that require urgent and long-term medical care, surgeries, rehabilitation, and mental health support.”
McFarlane emphasised the emotional toll on his daughter, he added: “Words cannot express the shock, pain, and trauma she is going through right now, both physically and emotionally.”
The GoFundMe page hopes to raise funds for the girl’s medical care, rehabilitation, and support.
The page also seeks to assist in bringing the perpetrators to justice.
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“My daughter is a fighter, but she needs her community behind her more than ever,” McFarlane added, appealing for information to aid the investigation.
The incident happened after school on September, 30 and has left the girl sustaining potentially life-changing injuries.
Detective Chief Inspector Dean Purvis praised a staff member who “bravely and selflessly rushed to provide first aid to the two victims”, getting hurt in the process.
The police are actively searching for the suspect, who was last seen fleeing down Harrow Road.
Two police officers were taken to hospital as a precaution after reporting feeling unwell.
The girl’s father, Corey McFarlane, has launched a GoFundMe page to cover the costs of her medical care and long-term support
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Westminster Academy’s principal, Numera Anwar, called it a “distressing incident”.
The community has rallied around the young victim and her family.
McFarlane’s GoFundMe page has garnered significant support, with donations pouring in to help cover the costs of his daughter’s medical care and rehabilitation.
The police investigation remains ongoing, with officers urging anyone with information to come forward.
Authorities continue to appeal for witnesses or anyone with relevant information.
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