A 40-year-old woman was arrested on Sunday morning in connection with a suspected acid attack that left a 40-year-old man hospitalized. Emergency services were dispatched to an address in Fletcher Close, Southgate, Crawley, West Sussex, shortly after 5 a.m. on September 13, 2026.
Sussex Police confirmed they responded to an incident involving a chemical substance. The male victim was transported to a hospital for treatment of his injuries. The arrested woman was also taken to the hospital as a precautionary measure. Police stated there is no wider risk to the public.
Officers established a temporary cordon on Fletcher Close while the scene was being attended by emergency personnel. The road closure was lifted after emergency services concluded their work at the location.