Woman charged over allegedly poisoning colleague’s curry lunch with snail pellets at Perth workplace
Curry shared at work
Police say a 58-year-old woman brought curry to share with co-workers at a workplace in Perth’s southern suburbs in February. Staff ate some during a morning tea break without problems, according to police.
Investigators allege that a 43-year-old woman put snail pellets containing metaldehyde, described by police as poisonous, into the food. Police say she later went into the staff lunch room where the curry was stored.
Granules found at lunchtime
At lunchtime, the colleague returned to the container to eat more curry. She noticed bright green granules in the food, police said. The woman tasted a small amount and then experienced numbness in her tongue, according to a police spokesperson.
Charge and court appearance
Police allege the accused and the colleague were in a personal relationship. They declined to give further details about that relationship or the workplace. The accused is scheduled to appear at Armadale magistrates court on 5 November.
Key points
- Police allege snail pellets containing metaldehyde were put in the curry.
- The colleague found bright green granules and reported tongue numbness after tasting the food.
- A 43-year-old woman faces one charge relating to endangering another person’s safety.
- She is due at Armadale magistrates court on 5 November.