Novichok poisoning officer has tried to return to work three times

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Novichok poisoning officer has tried to return to work three times

Detective Sergeant Nick Bailey has joined neighbourhood policing team this week in third attempt to restart his career.

Date - 17th June 2020
By - Police Oracle

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The Wiltshire detective sergeant who almost died after being poisoned by Novichok has spoken about the long term effects of the incident on his mental health and how he has tried to return to work three times. In an interview with The Daily...

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