HMP Lewes: Ambulance crews rushed to East Sussex prison after ‘medical incident’
Police have been assisting ambulance crews at HMP Lewes after prisoners and staff became unwell due to suspected food poisoning.
Those affected are thought to have eaten the same meal and no one is considered to be in a life-threatening condition or seriously ill, according to officials.
Three inmates and three staff members at the category B prison have been taken to hospital. Nobody else is expected to require hospital treatment.
HMP Lewes has not been locked down and there is not thought to be any evidence that the incident is linked to drugs.
A Prison Service spokesperson said: “We are working with the emergency services to deal with a suspected food poisoning incident at HMP Lewes.”
A decontamination tent outside Eastbourne District General Hospital. Pic: Eddie Mitchell
An incident support van with the letters “CBRN” – which stands for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear – has been seen outside the prison.
Meanwhile what appeared to be a decontamination tent was erected outside Eastbourne District General Hospital.
There was also a sign outside the hospital reading “major incident” and “site closed”.
The East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust has said the Eastbourne District General Hospital was “stood up to potentially receive casualties following an incident at HMP Lewes”.
However, it said the hospital has been stood down and “care at the hospital has not been affected”.
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Signs that were put up outside the Eastbourne District General Hospital. Pic: Eddie Mitchell
Maria Caulfield, the Conservative MP for Lewes, has said in a statement on the X social media platform: “Concerned to hear about the incident at Lewes prison. Emergency services are on scene and it is important to let them deal with the situation in looking after those affected.”
A spokesperson for Sussex Police said: “Sussex Police are assisting the ambulance service following the report of a medical incident at HMP Lewes at around 12.30pm on Thursday [28 March].”
Two women have died following reports of a stabbing in Milton Keynes on Christmas Day, police have said.
A dog injured in the incident in Bletchley also died after being taken to the vets.
A man and a teenage boy suffered serious injuries.
A 49-year-old man from Milton Keynes has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder and remains in custody.
Forensic officers at the scene. Pics: PA
Officers were called to a block of apartments in Santa Cruz Avenue just after 6.30pm on Christmas Day following reports of a stabbing.
The two women, aged 38 and 24, died at the scene, Thames Valley Police said. Their next of kin have been informed.
The injured man and teenage boy were taken to hospital and are both in a stable condition.
Police said the parties are known to each other.
Senior investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Stuart Brangwin said: “Firstly I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the families of the women who have tragically died in this shocking incident.
“We have launched a double murder investigation, which may be concerning to the wider public; however, we have made an arrest and are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident and the parties are known to each other.”
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