ATTEMPT TO POISON
SUSPECT BEFORE THE COURT. QUESTION OF SANITY. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. LONDON, February 1. Walter Francis Tatam was charged at Bow street in connection with the recent attempt to poison Sir William Horwood, head of the Metropolitan Police, by means of prisoned chocolates. Giving evidence of his arrest, • police witness stated that Tatam rushed downstairs talking incoherently and brandishing a swordstick. He war overpowered. A chocolate hoy, with cards identical with those sent to Police Headquarters. were found in Tatam** possession. The witness admitted that he knew that Tatam was once detained as a certified lunatic. Tatam was remanded for medical examination. Sir William Horwood received a box of chocolates through the post, and after eating a few was seriously ill. Hi* life was in danger for several days.
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New Zealand Times, Volume L, Issue 11435, 3 February 1923, Page 5
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