Menu
05/01/2007
Radioactive substance found in London restaurant
The radioactive substance believed to have killed former KGB agent Alexander Litvinenko has been discovered in another London restaurant, it as been revealed.
Traces of polonium-210 were discovered at the Pescatori Restaurant in Mayfair.
The Health Protection Agency said that staff are being given urine tests in order to see if they have have been contaminated.
However, the HPA stressed that this was a precautionary measure and said that they did not believe that there was any significant risk to staff or customers of the restaurant.
The restaurant has now reopened for business.
It is believed that the restaurant was among the locations visited by Russian men who met with Mr Litvinenko on November 1 - the day he fell ill.
The former KGB agent died in hospital on November 23 and a massive amount of polonium-210 was discovered in his body.
The subsequent investigation found traces of the radioactive substance in several locations in London. Twelve people in London have also tested positive for radioactivity.
The investigation into Mr Litvinenko's death continues.
(KMcA)
Traces of polonium-210 were discovered at the Pescatori Restaurant in Mayfair.
The Health Protection Agency said that staff are being given urine tests in order to see if they have have been contaminated.
However, the HPA stressed that this was a precautionary measure and said that they did not believe that there was any significant risk to staff or customers of the restaurant.
The restaurant has now reopened for business.
It is believed that the restaurant was among the locations visited by Russian men who met with Mr Litvinenko on November 1 - the day he fell ill.
The former KGB agent died in hospital on November 23 and a massive amount of polonium-210 was discovered in his body.
The subsequent investigation found traces of the radioactive substance in several locations in London. Twelve people in London have also tested positive for radioactivity.
The investigation into Mr Litvinenko's death continues.
(KMcA)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
31 January 2007
Litvinenko file handed to CPS
Scotland Yard has handed a file on the investigation into the death of former KGB agent Alexander Litvinenko to the Crown Prosecution Service. Mr Litvinenko, 43, died in hospital in London in November last year, after falling ill earlier that month.
Litvinenko file handed to CPS
Scotland Yard has handed a file on the investigation into the death of former KGB agent Alexander Litvinenko to the Crown Prosecution Service. Mr Litvinenko, 43, died in hospital in London in November last year, after falling ill earlier that month.
08 May 2009
Man Jailed For Attempted Murder Of Pc
A south London man has been jailed for 25 years for tying to shoot a policeman. Michael Mitchell, 32, of Babington Road, Streatham, was convicted of attempting to murder Pc Shaun Callow, possession of a firearm and possession of drugs with intent to supply.
Man Jailed For Attempted Murder Of Pc
A south London man has been jailed for 25 years for tying to shoot a policeman. Michael Mitchell, 32, of Babington Road, Streatham, was convicted of attempting to murder Pc Shaun Callow, possession of a firearm and possession of drugs with intent to supply.
24 April 2007
Man chops penis off in London restaurant
A man is recovering in hospital after cutting his penis off with a knife in a busy London restaurant. It is understood that the man entered Zizzi's pizza restaurant in the Strand in the capital's West End on Sunday night. According to reports, he entered the kitchen and grabbed a large knife.
Man chops penis off in London restaurant
A man is recovering in hospital after cutting his penis off with a knife in a busy London restaurant. It is understood that the man entered Zizzi's pizza restaurant in the Strand in the capital's West End on Sunday night. According to reports, he entered the kitchen and grabbed a large knife.
09 August 2012
Notting Hill Restaurant Rioters Jailed
16 young men, aged between 15 and 25, have been jailed for a riotous rampage through west London in which they attacked a lone shopkeeper, robbed diners at a Michelin-starred restaurant and smashed their way into a casino during last August's riots.
Notting Hill Restaurant Rioters Jailed
16 young men, aged between 15 and 25, have been jailed for a riotous rampage through west London in which they attacked a lone shopkeeper, robbed diners at a Michelin-starred restaurant and smashed their way into a casino during last August's riots.
23 April 2004
Blueprint unveiled for film-friendly London
London’s new film and media agency, Film London, has unveiled a variety of measures aimed at making the Capital more film-friendly.
Blueprint unveiled for film-friendly London
London’s new film and media agency, Film London, has unveiled a variety of measures aimed at making the Capital more film-friendly.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
