Official feared child would find discarded novichok, inquiry hears
Briefly

Dame Sally Davies expressed deep concern about the potential danger of discarded objects from the novichok attack, fearing a child might find one, which haunted her.
Reflecting on the inquiry, Davies indicated that while she had a strong memory of advising the public against picking up items, there's no evidence she did so.
Davies recalled the hesitation at a high-level meeting about issuing a public warning, focusing on the potential panic it could incite among the community.
Despite her recollection, Davies acknowledged the absence of proof that she communicated the warning, suggesting the concern for public panic might have prevented her from doing so.
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