Eight people hospitalised after chemical substance released at Doncaster nightclub
It happened at Pop Works on Sunday morning
South Yorkshire Police are carrying out an investigation into reports a chemical substance was let off inside a night-time venue in Doncaster city centre in the early hours of Sunday morning (30 July).
Officers were called at 5am to report a number of people said to be feeling unwell at Pop Works on Silver Street.
Eight people at the venue required hospital treatment but nobody is thought to have had any lasting effects.
Detectives are now working to determine what substance was let off at the location.
The force is now appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
Chief Inspector David Struggles, from the Doncaster district command team, said: "For those inside Pop Works this must have been a terrifying ordeal and we are working hard to determine exactly what happened at the location.
“This type of offence will cause concern among the community and those who like to use the night-time economy in the city. We want to get to the bottom of what happened as quickly as possible to ease those fears and make those who live in or wish to use the city centre for leisure feel safe and secure.
“If you were inside Pop Works at the time or in the nearby area and saw or heard anything suspicious we want to hear from you. You could have seen something important, no matter how small it seems. It could prove vital for the investigation.”