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Scotland Yard is investigating an alleged poisoning in London - amid claims of an attempt to murder a critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin. | Scotland Yard is investigating an alleged poisoning in London - amid claims of an attempt to murder a critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin. |
The victim is thought to be Alexander Litvinenko, said to be a former KGB colonel. | |
There are reports that he was taken seriously ill after visiting a sushi bar in the capital earlier this month. | |
A Scotland Yard spokesman said the alleged victim was in a serious but stable condition in hospital. | A Scotland Yard spokesman said the alleged victim was in a serious but stable condition in hospital. |