Radiation found at more London sites - minister

LONDON, Nov 27 (Reuters) Traces of radiation have been found at several more sites in London during investigations into the death of a former KGB spy last week, British Home Secretary John Reid said today.

Reid told parliament that indications of radiation had been found at ''several other premises'' in addition to Alexander Litvinenko's home and at a hotel and restaurant he visited on November 1, the day he fell ill. But Reid said there was no need for public alarm.

Litvinenko died last week, accusing Russian President Vladimir Putin of murdering him, and significant amounts of highly radioactive polonium-210 were found in his body. Russia strongly denies involvement.

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