A woman has been taken to hospital after ingesting a possible hazardous substance at a property in Thornton Heath.

Officers and London Ambulance Service crews were called to reports of a woman having ingested poison just before 3.45am today (April 4).

The woman was taken to a south London hospital and was found to be in possession of a possible hazardous substance.

Two police officers were exposed to the substance as they dealt with the incident.

They also remain in hospital.

London Fire Brigade crews were called to Croydon University Hospital and safety cordons and closures were put in place.

Specialist officers examined the item and safety procedures were carried out.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called at 03:46hrs by London Ambulance Service to reports of a woman having ingested poison at an address in Thornton Heath.

“The woman was taken to a south London hospital by LAS where she was found to be in possession of a possible hazardous substance.

“Officers and London Fire Brigade [LFB] attended Mayday Hospital and safety cordons and closures were established while specialist officers examined the item and safety procedures were enacted.

“Ambulances and emergency vehicles are being given access to the hospital throughout the incident response.

“Two officers were exposed to the substance. They remain at the hospital under observation.”