A teenage girl is in a specialist burns unit today after being set alight by a twisted love rival in Eltham.

The 15-year-old was sprayed with a liquid and set on fire receiving serious burns to her face and upper body, on Sunday.

Neighbour heard screams

Neighbors heard the 'chilling' screams and rushed into the streets throwing a blanket over the terrified girl engulfed in flames.

The victim, Lucy Goldsmith was airlifted to hospital and is in a serious condition.

Girl Charged

It's believed a jealous girl had wrongly thought Lucy had kissed her boyfriend and then attacked her as she was walking to the shops with friends.

Georgina Clarke-Webber, 19, of Churchbury Road, Plumstead, south east London, has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent.

Ms Clarke-Webber will appear before Woolwich Magistrates' Court today.