British Military Deployed To Dorset As Salisbury Nerve Agent Investigation Continues

The British military has been deployed to assist police in Gillingham, Dorset after an area was cordoned off following the incident in Salisbury.

An address in Hyde Road has been closed off, as the investigation into the suspected nerve agent attack on Russian double agent Sergei Skripal continues.

A Metropolitan Police spokesman said:

"The military is assisting police to remove a number of vehicles and items from areas of Dorset, following the incident in Salisbury.

"The public should not be alarmed and the public health advice remains the same.

"The military has the expertise and capability to respond to a range of contingencies.

"The Ministry of Defence regularly assists the emergency services and local authorities in the UK.

"Military assistance will continue as necessary during this investigation."