Two still being treated after staff and residents taken ill at sheltered housing complex
Two people are continuing to receive treatment after after staff and residents at a sheltered housing complex in the Black Country were taken ill.
A 23-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of administering a noxious substance after West Midlands Police said 16 people had fallen ill with food poisoning type symptoms at Goldfield Court, an extra care unit for the elderly.
Four of the people were taken to hospital, where two continue to receive treatment.
Further tests and inquiries are under way to determine the exact nature and cause of the illness, she added.
Officers are working with the management of the unit along with health care professionals and Sandwell social services.
Goldfield Court is described as 'extra care housing' for older people. There are 93 flats at the site, run by Housing & Care 21.
In statement issued on their website, Housing & Care 21 confirmed a care worker had been suspended.
"Housing and Care 21 can confirm that a care worker has been suspended from Goldfield independent living scheme in West Bromwich.
"We are providing information and assistance to the police and Sandwell Social Services and will support them with any further investigation.
"Our thoughts are with both residents and staff at the Goldfield community and we will ensure they are fully supported during this difficult time."
