Former Russian Spy In Critical Condition In The U.K. From An 'Unknown Substance'

BBC: Critically ill man is former Russian spy

A man who is critically ill after being exposed to an unknown substance in Wiltshire is a Russian national convicted of spying for Britain, the BBC understands.

Sergei Skripal, 66, was granted refuge in the UK following a "spy swap" between the US and Russia in 2010.

He and a woman, 33, were found unconscious on a bench at a shopping centre in Salisbury on Sunday.

Zizzi restaurant in Salisbury has been closed by police "as a precaution".

The substance has not been identified, but Public Health England said there was no known risk to the public's health.

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Former Russian Spy In Critical Condition In The U.K. From An 'Unknown Substance'

A former Russian spy is one of two people being treated for exposure to substance -- CNN
Russian spy critically ill in UK after 'unknown substance' exposure -- DW
Freed Russian spy reportedly sickened after mystery exposure -- Washington Post
Former Russian Spy Mysteriously Falls Ill in Britain. Again. -- New York Times
Who is the critically-ill ex-spy Sergei Skripal? -- Euronews
Who Is Sergei Skripal? Russian Convicted of Spying Found Unconscious on Mall Bench -- Yahoo News
Who is Sergei Skripal, the ex-spy exposed to 'unknown substance'? -- The Guardian