Ten children have been taken to Leighton Hospital in Crewe following an incident at Winsford Lifestyle Centre today (Tuesday March 10).

Police, ambulance and crews from Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service were all called to the centre, which is run by Brio Leisure, at about 2pm following reports that a number of children, mainly from Winsford High Street Primary School, had become ill after an incident that is believed to have involved chlorine.

A Cheshire police spokesperson told The Chronicle that 10 children and one adult have been taken to Leighton Hospital in Crewe for 'further assessment of non-serious injuries' after initial checks of each person.

"No surrounding buildings have been affected and emergency services are currently working with Cheshire West and Chester Council," the spokesperson added: "The headteacher at the school has made parents aware of the situation and arrangements are being made for the welfare and transport of the children.