Woman and children in serious condition following noxious substance incident in Uckfield

The woman has also been arrested on suspicion of administering a noxious substance to cause injury

Author: Jo SymesPublished 9th Feb 2024

A woman and two children have been taken to hospital in a serious condition following a noxious substance incident in Uckfield.

Emergency services were called following welfare concerns at an address in Hunters Way, Uckfield on Thursday morning (February 8 ).

A 38-year-old woman and two children, aged 9 and 13, were located inside the property and taken to hospital for treatment.

While their conditions remain serious, they are currently in a stable state.

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of administering a noxious substance / poison to cause injury.

Sussex Police says it is not searching for anyone else in relation to this investigation.

Their enquiries are ongoing and a heightened police presence is anticipated in the area at this time.

This is being treated as an isolated incident with no threat to the wider community.

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