Three boys aged 12, 13 and 15 have been arrested on suspicion of GBH after a fight involving a "noxious substance" reportedly broke out at Sydney Russell School in Dagenham. (Image: Archant)
Three patients have been rushed to hospital after reports of an acid attack at a school this afternoon.
Emergency services were called to Sydney Russell School in Parsloes Avenue, Dagenham, shortly after 2pm, where ambulance crews treated six patients for injuries. Three were taken to a hospital in north-east London for further treatment.
Three males were arrested on suspicion of GBH after reports of a fight breaking out between students involving a “noxious substance”. They were taken to an east London police station, where they remain in custody.
Enquiries continue.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here