EMERGENCY services have been called to Eastleigh railway station after a 16-year-old was injured by a noxious substance believed to be acid.

Hampshire Constabulary, South Central Ambulance Service and Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service are all at the scene.

A British Transport Police spokesperson said: "At 12.40pm today, officers were called to Eastleigh station after a boy was injured as a result of coming into contact with a noxious substance.

"The boy has been treated by colleagues from the South Coast Ambulance Service and the fire and rescue service, and taken to University Hospital Southampton, after he came in contact with the substance this afternoon.

"The boys injuries are not believed to be life threatening, he remains in hospital being treated. There are no other reported injuries.

"Officers are conducting enquiries to understand the circumstances leading to him being injured. At this early stage it is not believed anyone else was involved.

"The boy has been arrested on suspicion of possession a weapon capable of discharging a noxious substance, he'll be taken to custody in due course. 

"Early enquiries suggest that the boy was already in possession of the substance, believed to be an acid, when he became injured. Those injuries are not as a result of an assault."

A Hampshire Fire Service spokesperson said: "We have two fire engines from Eastleigh, two from Winchester and one from Redbridge on the scene, who are providing assistance to the HART (Hazardous Area Response Team).

"An ambulance is also on the scene.

"We cannot disclose any more information because it is a police matter."

Anyone with information can contact BTP by sending a text to 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 216 of 21/11.

More updates to follow