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
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.