A woman has been sprayed with a “noxious substance” in Brasslands Drive in Portslade this...

Published: 2:51 pm January 1, 2022
Updated: 6:35 am October 8, 2025
Police Probe Woman Attacked With Substance

A woman has been sprayed with a “noxious substance” in Brasslands Drive in Portslade this morning, Sussex Police said.

She has been taken to hospital after the attack by a man who had knocked at her door, police said. 

Officers from Sussex Police are working with Detectives on a motive.

A crime scene remains in place. 

The woman has been treated by Paramedics from South East coast ambulance service.

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