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A woman and two children have been rushed to hospital after a suspected poisoning, as officers made an arrest.
The trio, aged 38, 13 and nine, were found inside a home in Hunters Way in Uckfield, East Sussex, and taken to hospital Thursday morning. Sussex Police confirmed they are still in hospital and in a serious but stable condition. A woman was arrested on suspicion of administering a noxious substance/poison to cause injury following the incident.
A spokesman for Sussex Police said: “Emergency services responded to 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.
The scene in Uckfield (Sussex News and Pictures)“We are not searching for anyone else in relation to this investigation. Our 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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Dan Manvell, a councillor for the town’s north ward, told The Independent: “It is obviously something which doesn’t usually happen in Uckfield. Nothing more than low level antisocial behaviour occurs here, so this is worrying.
“It looks like an isolated incident but I’m sure it is upsetting for all those involved, including the family. I hope they get better soon.”
One person said of the incident: "Very sad. I hope the children are as well as can be with something so traumatic." Another added: "Hope all will be ok. Shocked how close this has happened."