Man in hospital and woman arrested after ‘chemical attack’ in Sussex
Fletcher Close in Crawley, where the incident took place earlier this morning (Picture: Google Maps)
A man has been taken to hospital following an incident involving a chemical substance in Crawley this morning.
Emergency services arrived at a house on Fletcher Close in the West Sussex town’s Southgate neighbourhood after being called at around 5.10am.
A 40-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm, and was also taken to hospital as a precaution.
The man who was injured in the incident was also 40 years old, Sussex Police said.
They said they do not believe there is any broader risk to the public.
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Part of the road was cordoned off by officers due to the incident, according to the Sun.
A police spokesperson said: ‘Emergency services responded to an incident involving a chemical substance which took place at an address in Fletcher Close, Southgate, Crawley on Sunday 13 September at around 5.10am.
‘There is no wider risk to the public.
‘A 40-year-old man has been taken to hospital to be treated for injuries, and a 40-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. She has been taken to hospital as a precaution.
‘A temporary road closure was in place in Fletcher Close while emergency services remained at the scene.’
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