Police are enforcing a temporary closure order against the takeaway in Bognor at the centre of an investigation into customers discovering unidentified pills in kebabs they'd bought. Officers said the order, on the Istanbul Grill in High Street, Bognor, was brought on grounds that the operation of the premises has "constituted a public nuisance". They claim it is a direct result of the incident currently being investigated, and an application will be made to magistrates to confirm the order on Wednesday (1 January). On New Year's Eve, a full investigation was continuing after three women in their twenties reported finding tablets in their food after they returned home around 2am on Sunday (29 December). Later the same day, police arrested two local men, aged 30 and 42, on suspicion of administering poison with intent to endanger life or inflict grievous bodily harm. Both were released on conditional bail until 27 January while enquiries continue. District Commander, Chief Inspector Jon Carter, said: "This is a concerning matter, and our enquiries are ongoing to examine and identify the tablets, and determine exactly how they came to be in the food. "In the meantime, we have taken protective measures by enforcing a closure of the takeaway." He also asked for restraint in the public's response: "On Monday (30 December), a small number of people gathered in the vicinity of the premises involved to express views based on social media comment about the investigation. "While they are entitled to their views, we would urge the public to allow our highly skilled officers to continue with the investigation. “We are continuing to work with partners, including the district council, to understand what happened and the motivations of those involved. "However, there is nothing to suggest that any other food outlets are involved, or that there is any link with any particular section of the wider community. "Local officers remain present in the area, and anyone with any information relevant to our investigation is encouraged to come forward." Sussex Police welcome reporting of information online or by calling 101, quoting Operation Enzo. More Radio is continuously dedicated to providing a quality news service on-air and online, reporting local stories that matter across Sussex. If you enjoyed reading this story, then check out our home page at moreradio.online where you can find the latest from the county, along with features and competitions from our presenters, as well as listening to the station live. You can also sign up to our news alerts to receive updates on new stories. Simply click on the bell at the bottom right of the home page. This will then allow a pop-up which will ask if you would like to receive alerts. Press ‘allow’ and you’re all signed up!
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