West Mercia Police have confirmed that a 37-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of administering a noxious substance at a primary school.
A spokesperson for West Mercia Police told Your Herefordshire:
“Officers were contacted on Saturday (30 May) regarding an incident at the nursery site at Bitterley CofE Primary School near Ludlow.
“A number of enquiries have been carried out, and a 37-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of administering a noxious substance. She has been released on bail as the investigation continues.
“We are also working closely with the school, Shropshire Council’s safeguarding team, Diocese of Hereford MAT and the Integrated Care Board to ensure that all appropriate safeguarding measures are being followed. Thankfully no serious injuries have been reported.
“Understandably, people will have questions about what has happened, but we would ask people to avoid speculating while we carry out our investigation.”
