The ongoing inquiry into the 2018 Novichok poisoning of ex-Russian spy Sergei Skripal revealed that police were informed he was not residing in Salisbury, dismissing concerns prematurely. Investigators learned who Skripal was via an internet search. This inquiry also involves the tragic death of Dawn Sturgess, who was poisoned with the nerve agent. Officer Nick Bailey, who was contaminated while responding to the incident, described the severe mental and physical effects he experienced, including impaired vision. The inquiry aims to shed light on the police response and the circumstances surrounding the poisoning.