Schoolboys, 14 and 16 arrested after ‘chemical attack’ at train station as two cops rushed to hospital
TWO schoolboys, aged 14 and 16, have been arrested after a suspected chemical attack as two police officers were rushed to hospital.
The horror unfolded at Surbiton station, near Kingston upon Thames, in south west London at around 4.20pm today.
Two British Transport Police officers were attacked when they approached two teens “acting suspiciously”.
They were then doused with “a substance believed to be alkaline” and rushed to hospital.
Their injuries are not believed to be life changing or life threatening.
Two teenage boys aged 14 and 16 have since been arrested on suspicion of possession of a corrosive substance.
The 16-year-old was also taken to hospital as a precaution.
A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: “Officers from British Transport Police were at Surbiton railway station today at around 4.20pm when they spotted two people acting suspiciously.
“As officers engaged with the people, they were exposed to a substance believed to be alkaline.
“Two officers were taken to hospital with injuries not believed to be life changing or life threatening.
‘Seven other officers, including two officers from the Metropolitan Police were checked at the scene by paramedics.
“Two boys, aged 14 and 16, have been arrested on suspicion of possession of a corrosive substance in a public space and conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm.
“The 16-year-old has been taken to hospital as a precaution.
“Officers are not looking for anyone else in connection and enquiries are ongoing.
“The station was closed while the London Fire Brigade made the area safe, but has since been reopened.”