Claims Lunches 'Spiked With Urine' At Crown Court Sparks Police Investigation

Probe Launched Over Claims Food 'Spiked With Urine' At Crown Court

Police are investigating allegations that judges' lunches were spiked with urine at an east London court, it has emerged.

The Sun newspaper said on Monday it was feared someone with a grudge against the justice system had launched a revenge campaign on judges at Snaresbrook Crown Court.

A private dining room known as the advocates' lounge has been shut down until further notice, the newspaper said.

Staff working there are believed to have been suspended while the probe goes on, it said, adding that all are thought to have been supplied to the court by Eurest Services, a division of catering giant Compass.

A spokeswoman for Eurest Services said it was "aware of a suspected case of food contamination".

She added: "We are currently investigating the matter and therefore cannot comment further at this stage. Health and safety is our number one operational priority, we have robust policies in place and take such matters extremely seriously."

A spokesman for Scotland Yard said: "Police were called at approximately 4pm on Tuesday 17 January, and are jointly investigating an allegation of food contamination, with Redbridge Council. There have been no arrests, and inquiries continue."

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