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Probe into court 'garlic' attack Probe into court 'garlic' attack
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Police are investigating after a garlic-like substance was spread around Bristol Crown Court.Police are investigating after a garlic-like substance was spread around Bristol Crown Court.
It is believed it was left on radiators and plant pots on the first floor of the court building.It is believed it was left on radiators and plant pots on the first floor of the court building.
BBC Home Affairs correspondent Steve Brodie, who was in court covering the Alan Riddock murder trial on Tuesday, said he was overcome by the smell.BBC Home Affairs correspondent Steve Brodie, who was in court covering the Alan Riddock murder trial on Tuesday, said he was overcome by the smell.
A court spokesman said the substance was harmless but disruptive. He said an individual had been identified by CCTV.A court spokesman said the substance was harmless but disruptive. He said an individual had been identified by CCTV.
The smell overwhelmed the court building, leading to the closure of at least two courtrooms and forcing barristers, defendants and members of the public outside.The smell overwhelmed the court building, leading to the closure of at least two courtrooms and forcing barristers, defendants and members of the public outside.
Smell in court 'most appalling'Smell in court 'most appalling'
Journalist Mr Brodie said: "When I got home I felt sick and had a headache. Other colleagues who were in the building had similar symptoms.Journalist Mr Brodie said: "When I got home I felt sick and had a headache. Other colleagues who were in the building had similar symptoms.
"At one stage I was forced to put my handkerchief over my nose so I could breathe properly. My clothes reeked of garlic and my suit will need to go to the drycleaners.""At one stage I was forced to put my handkerchief over my nose so I could breathe properly. My clothes reeked of garlic and my suit will need to go to the drycleaners."