POLICE have seized a car in Swindon in connection with the Novichok poisoning in Amesbury.

Workers in camouflage gear were seen collecting the white Audi from an address in the town. It was wrapped in cling film and taken from the address in Coronel Close off Ermin Street.

On Twitter, Wiltshire Police said: "We have arranged the transportation of a car from an address in Swindon this evening in relation to the on-going incident in #Amesbury. The public should not be alarmed by this. Those involved have the training expertise to safely remove the vehicle.

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"The current advice from Public Health England is that the risk to the public remains low. A dedicated phone line is up and running for anyone who has any concerns or information relating to this incident. The number is Freephone 0800 092 0410 or 0207 158 0124. "