Woman and two children in hospital after suspected poisoning attack at home in Sussex

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A lady and two children, aged 9 and 13, have been taken to hospital after a suspected poisoning attack at a home in Sussex.

The 38-year-old lady and two children are stated to be in a critical however secure situation following the “isolated incident” in Hunters Way in Uckfield on Thursday morning.

A girl has been arrested on suspicion of administering a noxious or toxic substance to trigger damage.

A Sussex Police spokesperson stated: “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.

“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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