NewsUK NewsWest Mercia PolicePolice were called to Bitterley CofE Primary School near Ludlow on Saturday and arrested a 37-year-old woman on suspicion of administering a noxious substance17:52, 05 Jun 2026Police arrested a woman on suspicion of administering a “noxious substance” after an incident at a nursery in Shropshire.‌Officers were called to the nursery site at Bitterley CofE Primary School near Ludlow on Saturday.‌West Mercia Police said a 37-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of administering a noxious substance and has since been released on bail. No serious injuries were reported, the force has said.‌A West Mercia Police spokesman said: "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.Article continues below"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.”Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌West Mercia PoliceBreaking News