An unusual stand-off between police and a man suspected of swallowing a drugs stash has ended after he spent 47 days in custody refusing to go to the toilet.

Lamarr Chambers, 24, was arrested in Harlow, Essex, on January 17 and officers tweeted updates of what they described as "poo watch" until the force decided to release him from custody on March 5 "following medical and legal advice".

Charges of intent to supply a Class A drug and driving matters were discontinued but Chambers was rearrested by Essex Police on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a Class A drug and was released on bail before being taken to hospital.

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