A major police investigation is underway in London after a young girl was exposed to dangerous chemicals, requiring immediate hospital treatment.
The Metropolitan Police were called to the scene following reports of a child coming into contact with an unknown chemical substance. Emergency services responded rapidly, with paramedics providing urgent medical attention before transporting the girl to hospital.
Urgent Police Response
Officers from the Metropolitan Police have confirmed the arrest of two individuals - a man and a woman - in connection with the incident. Both remain in custody as detectives work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the alarming event.
Police have not released specific details about the nature of the chemicals involved or the condition of the child, though sources indicate the situation required specialist hazardous materials response.
Community Concerns
The incident has raised serious concerns about child safety and the presence of dangerous substances in residential areas. Local residents have expressed shock at the emergency response that unfolded in their neighbourhood.
Forensic teams have been conducting thorough examinations at multiple locations as part of the ongoing investigation. Police have reassured the public that there is no ongoing risk to the wider community.
Detectives are appealing for any witnesses or individuals with information to come forward as they piece together the events leading up to the chemical exposure.
