AN ARDROSSAN Academy teacher and pupil were allegedly assaulted on a school trip in London by a random woman who entered the hotel they were staying in.

Shortly after midnight on Saturday, June 15, police officers were called to the Wembley International Hotel, where members of the school community were staying during a trip to the capital.

Sources told the Herald that a woman entered the hotel uninvited where she allegedly assaulted a male pupil, aged 16, and a 44-year-old female teacher, who was left with bald patches on her head following the violent attack.

The woman was also arrested for allegedly assaulting a police officer.

The Metropolitan Police confirmed the incident and said that the woman was arrested and that the victims and suspect were not known to each other.

A statement said: “Police were called at around 12.30am on Saturday, June 15 to Empire Way, Wembley.

“Officers were informed that a 25-year-old woman had assaulted a 16-year-old male and a 44-year-old woman.

“The suspect and victims were not believed to be known to each other.

“She was arrested by officers at the scene on suspicion of common assault and actual bodily harm.

“She was also arrested for assaulting a police officer during the arrest.

“She was taken to a North London Police Station and subsequently released under investigation.”

North Ayrshire Council commended their staff and pupils following the incident.

A North Ayrshire Council spokesperson said: “We can confirm there was an incident which required the attendance of police however we cannot comment on the specifics as we understand this may be the subject of an ongoing inquiry.

“We would wish to commend the behaviour of the teachers and pupils at Ardrossan Academy who, although shaken by the incident, are fine and continued their trip as planned.”