Needles Found in Supermarket Food in Fulham
Police swooped at around 7.40pm after a man was reported shouting abuse on the streets of Fulham Palace Road, SW6. The suspect allegedly injected multiple food items with needles across three local supermarkets.
Contaminated Food in Three Stores
- Little 1, 201-207 Fulham Palace Road
- Sainsbury’s Local, 179-183 Fulham Palace Road
- 1 Express, 168-188 Fulham Palace Road
The man has been arrested and taken into custody on suspicion of contaminating goods with intent to cause public harm or anxiety.
Food Safety Concerns and Investigation Underway
The supermarkets remain closed, with crime scenes established at each location. Contaminated items appear to be processed meats and microwaveable products. Authorities are still assessing the scale of the contamination and whether other nearby businesses are affected.
The Local Authority Environmental Health team is now collaborating with the stores to handle the fallout.
Public Warned to Dispose of Suspect Food
As a precaution, shoppers are urged to throw away any food purchased from these supermarkets on the evening of the incident.
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting CAD 6341/25 Aug.
