Stockbyte/Thinkstock(LONDON) — Police in Merton, a borough in London, are investigating the alleged poisoning of a British tennis player who fell ill during Wimbledon’s junior tournament.
The player pulled out of her quarterfinal match against an American opponent when she became ill. She received hospital care and is still recovering, the Merton Metropolitan Police Service told ABC News.
Police became aware of the allegation last week and are treating it as a case of poisoning with intent to endanger life or cause grievous bodily harm, they said, adding that it likely took place between July 1 and 10. It is not known where or when the poison was ingested.
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