East Sussex woman accused of poisoning and trying to kill two children set for court

The incident happened in Uckfield last month

Brighton Crown Court
Published 20th Mar 2024

A trial date has been set for a woman accused of attempting to murder two children in a suspected poisoning in East Sussex.

Two children were taken to hospital after emergency services were called to a property in Uckfield on February 8 at 6.30am.

38 year old Jilumol George, is charged with two counts of attempted murder and two counts of administering poison with intent to endanger life or inflict grievous bodily harm.

A trial date for September 2 was fixed at Brighton Crown Court.

George, who appeared by video link, has not yet entered a plea.

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