Woman, 40, arrested after ‘chemical attack’ as man rushed to hospital and road shut

A WOMAN has been arrested after a chemical substance incident as a man was rushed to hospital, cops said. Emergency services scrambled to an address in Crawley, Sussex, today at around 5.10am. A woman has been arrested after a ‘chemical substance’ incidentCredit: Refer to source A 40-year-old man was hurried to hospital to be treated for injuriesCredit: Refer to source A 40-year-old man was hurried to hospital to be treated for injuries as a 40-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. Police said she was also taken to hospital as a precaution. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Cops cordoned off part of the road due to the incident as first responders remain at the scene. There is not thought to be a wider risk to the public. Police cordoned off part of the close due to the incident as first responders remain at the sceneCredit: Refer to source There is not thought to be a wider risk to the publicCredit: Refer to source A spokesperson for Sussex Police 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.” Most read in The Sun More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us on TikTok @TheSun.