Torquay woman arrested on suspicion of poisoning

Victoria Road, Torquay
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Police were called to a property on Victoria Road, Torquay, at about 10:00 BST on Sunday

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A woman in Torquay has been arrested on suspicion of causing or administering a poison or noxious thing with intent to injure, aggrieve or annoy, police say.

Devon and Cornwall Police said officers were called to a property on Victoria Road at about 10:00 BST on Sunday.

They found an item at the property that was tested by the fire service, which was later confirmed as ammonia hydroxide, police said.

A 37-year-old man remains in hospital with injuries believed to be life-changing, they added.

The 31-year-old woman has been released on bail until 18 July.

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