Trial date set for woman accused of attempting to murder children in suspected poisoning in Sussex

Emergency services were called to a property in Hunters Way in Uckfield, East Sussex, on February 8. Credit: ITV Meridian

A trial date has been set for a woman accused of attempting to murder two children in a suspected poisoning in East Sussex.

Two children were taken to hospital after emergency services were called to a property in Hunters Way Uckfield on February 8 at 6.30am.

Jilumol George, 38, is charged with two counts of attempted murder and two counts of administering poison with intent to endanger life or inflict grievous bodily harm.

A trial date for September 2 was fixed at Brighton Crown Court.

George, who appeared by video link, has not yet entered a plea.

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