A 40-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm following a chemical incident in Crawley that left a man in hospital.
Emergency services were called to a property in Fletcher Close, Southgate, at approximately 5:10 am on Sunday, 13 September 2026. A 40-year-old man was discovered at the scene with injuries and was transported to hospital for treatment.
Police investigation and arrest
Sussex Police confirmed that the arrested woman was also taken to hospital as a precaution before being moved into custody. Officers established a cordon at the address involved, and a temporary road closure was put in place at Fletcher Close to allow emergency teams to manage the scene safely.
The specific nature of the chemical substance involved has not yet been disclosed by the authorities. However, investigators have moved to reassure the community that the incident appears contained.
In a statement, Sussex Police confirmed there is no wider risk to the public. According to reporting by The Argus, the road has since reopened, though a police presence remained at the property following the initial emergency response.
As of Sunday afternoon, the 40-year-old woman remained in police custody for questioning. No further updates have been provided regarding the current medical condition of the man being treated in hospital.