Salisbury attack: PM calls on Russia to hand over novichok suspects as third spy charged over poisoning

Latest updates on the Salisbury novichok attack

Russian spy Denis Sergeev accused of attempted murder over Salisbury novichok attack

Boris Johnson has today called on Russia to hand over those responsible for the Salisbury novichok poisonings after a new suspect was named.

The Prime Minister told Sky News he wanted the suspects “handed over for justice” after a third Russian spy, Denis Sergeev, faces charges of attempted murder.

Meanwhile, Home Secretary Priti Patel vowed that the government will be “relentless” in its pursuit of justice over the incident and told MPs in the House of Commons that ministers are “committed” to introducing new legislation to counter state threats.

Former Russian military officer Mr Skripal and his daughter Yulia were lucky to escape with their lives after exposure to the poison.

Dawn Sturgess died from exposure to novichok and her partner Charlie Rowley continues to suffer from medical issues after the incident. Police officer Nick Bailey was forced to quit the force after coming into contact with the nerve agent.

Key Points

• Boris Johnson demands Russia hand over novichok poisoning suspects
• Priti Patel says government will be ‘relentless in pursuit of justice’
• All three suspects had met in central London, says Patel
• Timeline of movement of Russian spies accused of novichok attack
• Met Police confirms real identities of the three suspects
• Denis Sergeev named as ‘third man’ responsible as UK police authorise charges
• Novichok bottle that went missing in Salisbury ‘could have killed thousands'
• Russia accuses UK of using Salisbury incident to 'increase anti-Russian feeling in British society’

[21 September 2021 16:03 · Joe Middleton]