‘No safety for traitors in UK’
with the award-winning officer’s wife Sarah, 37.
He said Nick was “sitting up” but receiving “a high level of treatment”. He was initially treated for minor symptoms and discharged – then rushed back when he fell into a coma.
Chief Const Pritchard said: “Of course he’s very anxious, he’s very concerned. He did his very best on that night. I’m massively proud.”
DS Bailey, who lives on the edge of the New Forest, has been with Wiltshire Police for 16 years. His mum Susan, from Sandleheath, Wilts, was too upset to talk yesterday as she left for her son’s bedside.
In 2016, as a detective constable, he was awarded the Certificate of Excellence for investigating a complex and serious case of sexual abuse involving multiple victims.
The attack on British soil may soon result in the expulsion of spies and diplomats. But the Daily Mirror understands UK authorities will also play on Putin’s fears of a coup.
He was under threat before when his rich pals were hit by sanctions over his action in Crimea and East Ukraine.
A senior security source said: “There have been rumours before that he was under threat of a coup and he disappeared from public life for a few days .
“But he survived. More sanctions could be very serious. This is also a very interesting test of the resolve of Europe, in the countdown to Brexit.”
Another massive clampdown on the bank accounts of dozens of Putin’s cronies could seriously threaten Putin’s superwealthy and criminal support.
Ms Rudd insisted there will be “nothing soft” about our response to any “state activity”.
“You may not hear about it all, but when we do see that there is action to be taken, we will take it,” she said.
Theresa May pledged: “If action needs to be taken then the Government will do that.”
The Prime Minister added: “We will do what is appropriate, we will do what is right, if it is proved to be the case that this is state sponsored.”
Politicians are also lobbying Europe and the US for support on a huge boost in sanctions. RUSSIA’S Kremlin-controlled TV has warned “traitors” they are not safe in Britain.
Channel One news host Kirill Kleimonov said he had advice for “traitors or those who simply hate their country in their free time” – which was: “Don’t choose Britain as a place to live.”
On news show Vremya, he said: “I don’t wish death on anyone, but for purely educational purposes I have a warning for anyone who dreams of such a career.”
He added: “The profession of a traitor is one of the most dangerous in the world.”