Food "injected with needles" in Fulham
People who bought food from three supermarkets are being advised to throw it away
Last updated 26th Aug 2021
A man has been arrested on suspicion of contaminating food with a syringe at three supermarkets in west London.
Hammersmith & Fulham Council said officers were called at just before 8pm after a man was reported to be shouting abuse at people in the street.
The Metropolitan Police later said in a statement the man was alleged to have "injected foodstuffs with a number of needles'' at the Tesco Express at 168-188 Fulham Palace Road, the Little Waitrose at 201-207 Fulham Palace Road, and the Sainsbury's Local at 179-183 Fulham Palace Road.
A man has been taken into police custody accused of trying to cause public harm or anxiety.
The supermarkets have been closed and crime scenes are in place.
The affected items are believed to be processed meat and microwaveable products, according to the council.
It is currently unknown how many items have been contaminated, or with what substance.
Hammersmith and Fulham Council issued an emergency alert'' notice on its social media accounts on Wednesday evening.
It said: "Members of the public are advised as a precaution to dispose of any food items bought from these supermarkets this evening.
"H&F Council's Environmental Health team are now working with the supermarket branches affected.''
People who bought any food from those three supermarkets last night (25th August) are being advised to throw it away as a precaution.