A man is hospitalised after an incident involving a chemical substance at an address in Fletcher Close, Crawley, in the early morning. Emergency services respond to a call at around 5.10am and attend the property in the Southgate area.
Sussex Police say a 40-year-old man is taken to hospital for treatment. A 40-year-old woman is arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and is also taken to hospital as a precaution. Officers cordon off part of the road while they remain at the scene. Both outlets describe the incident as involving a “chemical substance,” with one report using the phrase “chemical attack,” without providing additional confirmed details.
Police state they do not believe there is any wider risk to the public. A temporary road closure is put in place in Fletcher Close during the response. Neither report provides further information on the substance involved or the circumstances leading to the injuries.
