Ex-spy Sergei Skripal discharged after poisoning

BBC News  |  May 19, 2018

 

 

Russian ex-spy Sergei Skripal has been discharged from hospital after being poisoned with a nerve agent in Salisbury.

The 66-year-old was found slumped on a park bench in the city on 4 March, with his daughter Yulia.

They were taken to Salisbury District Hospital's intensive care unit, where they were stabilised after being exposed to Novichok.

Ms Skripal was released on 9 April and was moved to a secure location.

Director of nursing Lorna Wilkinson said treating the Skripals had been "a huge and unprecedented challenge". She added: "This is an important stage in his recovery, which will now take place away from the hospital."