Woman charged after poisoning in East Sussex

A woman has been charged with attempted murder

Author: Grace O'HarePublished 12th Feb 2024

Sussex Police have confirmed a woman has been charged with attempted murder after a suspected poisoning in Uckfield.

Following enquiries, Jilumol George, 38, of Hunters Way, Uckfield, was arrested and charged with two counts of attempted murder and two counts of administering poison with intent to endanger life or inflict grievous bodily harm.

Emergency Services attended the property on Thursday,.

Police found the 38-year-old and two children, aged 10 and 13. inside.

All three were taken to hospital for treatment, but the force have confirmed they have since been discharged,

Jilumol George appeared before Brighton Magistrates’ Court on Saturday (February 10) and was remanded in custody.

She will appear before a crown court on Friday 8 March.

Sussex Chief Inspector Mark Evans said: “I want to reassure the local community that this is an isolated incident, and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with it.

"This is a fast moving investigation and there will be an increased police presence in the area over the next few days, however I am satisfied there is no wider risk to the public".

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