POLICE were called after a disturbance at a popular North Solihull venue in the early hours of this morning (Saturday).
A substance, said to be CS spray, is alleged to have been used at Chelmsley Wood Conservative Club, in Bosworth Drive.
Paramedics treated several revellers, who had been attending a Friday night function, for breathing problems and stinging eyes after reports of the spray being discharged.
The solvent, which can cause symptoms including vomiting and a burning sensation, was developed at the government's Porton Down facility.
It is sometimes used for riot-control and was deployed extensively during the Northern Irish Troubles.
A West Midlands Police spokesman said: "We were alerted by ambulance colleagues just after midnight this morning (October 12) to an incident inside Chelmsley Wood Conservative Club...
"It's believed an altercation in the venue led to someone discharging a chemical substance."
Officers are investigating and appealed for anyone with information to call 101.
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