Russia Watch: Spy Poisoned by Radiation

Sky News: Spy ‘Poisoned By Radiation’

A large quantity of radiation, probably from a substance called Polonium 210, has been found in the body of dead ex-Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko.

The “major dose” of alpha radiation was detected in his urine, said Government experts, who added that Polonium 210 is only dangerous if ingested.

They also revealed that police have found radiation at three locations: his Muswell Hill home, a central London sushi bar where he ate shortly before falling ill, and a hotel where he had met two Russians that morning.

Dr Pat Troop, head of the Health Protection Agency, said the death was an “unprecedented event in the UK” and he had “apparently been poisoned by a type of radiation”.

The development came as Home Secretary John Reid revealed the police were searching for residual radioactive material at a number of locations.

Police in the UK are trying to find out who and what killed the 43-year-old former security agent.

Before he died in a London hospital on Thursday night, Mr Litvinenko wrote a statement on Tuesday blaming Russian President Vladimir Putin for ordering his murder.

Reminds Flap of the Ukraine and Ukraine President Viktor Yushchenko.

Remember how Yushchenko was poisoned when he was in opposition to the Russia supported candidate for President?

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