In photos – area cordoned off as police respond to ‘incident involving chemical substance’ in Crawley

Photos were sent to this newspaper showing emergency services at Fletcher Close.

The pictures were taken at about 9am. They show police officers and police vehicles at a cordoned off area, as well as ambulances.

A Sussex Police spokesperson said at 11.25am: “Emergency services responded to 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.”