Several clubbers rushed to hospital as ‘chemical substance’ set off in Pop Works
Never miss any of the fun stuff. Get the biggest stories and wackiest takes from the Daily Star, including our special WTF Wednesday email
Thank you for subscribing!
Never miss any of the fun stuff. Get the biggest stories and wackiest takes from the Daily Star, including our special WTF Wednesday email
We have more newsletters
Multiple nightclub revellers were rushed to hospital in the earlier hours of Sunday morning (July 30) after a "chemical substance" was released.
A total of eight people went to hospital after the "terrifying" incident at Pop Works in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, that left people gasping for air.
Both police and fire crews attended the scene at around 5am when dozens of people fell ill. Police have now launched an investigation into the incident and are appealing for information.
READ MORE: Doctors warns over deadly 'booze-loving' Asian hornets as he reveals what a sting can do
Luckily, none of those who fell ill are thought to have suffered any last effects.
One woman told The Mirror: "Everyone was coughing and sneezing. The security were shouting for everybody to get out. I have never seen something like this, everyone was just coughing and sneezing and struggling to breathe.
"There must have been about 50 or 60 people in. It was really creepy to be honest."
A South Yorkshire Police spokesman said: "We are carrying out an investigation into reports a chemical substance was let off inside a night-time venue in Doncaster city centre in the early hours of this morning (Sunday 30 July).
"We were called at 5am to reports a number of people said to be feeling unwell at Pop Works on Silver Street. Eight people at the venue required hospital treatment but nobody is thought to have had any lasting effects. We are now working to determine what substance was let off at the location.
"We are appealing for anyone with information to come forward."
Chief Inspector David Struggles, from the Doncaster district command team, said: "For those inside Pop Works this must have been a terrifying ordeal and we are working hard to determine exactly what happened at the location.
"This type of offence will cause concern among the community and those who like to use the night-time economy in the city. We want to get to the bottom of what happened as quickly as possible to ease those fears and make those who live in or wish to use the city centre for leisure feel safe and secure.
"If you were inside Pop Works at the time or in the nearby area and saw or heard anything suspicious we want to hear from you. You could have seen something important, no matter how small it seems. It could prove vital for the investigation."
The nightclub owners described the incident as a "big eye opener" and thanked door staff and management for handling it.
In a statement on Facebook they added: "We would like to apologise to everyone who was inside at the time and who was involved in the incident. What a world we live in that people would make businesses harder than it is in this trade after Covid.
"Our main priority is our customers safety and well-being after making sure that the care needed for those involved was provided. Once again we are truly sorry
"Thank you to the fire service and the police that came and helped everyone."
For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletter by clicking here.
- Police
- Crime
- Hospital
Source: Read Full Article