Two children in hospital following suspected poisoning in East Sussex town

Emergency services responded to welfare concerns at an address in Hunters Way, Uckfield yesterday morning (Thursday, 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, police said. 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,” a spokesperson for Sussex Police said.

"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.”