German poison probe after drinks spiked at university in Darmstadt

German police have begun an attempted murder investigation after six people were taken to hospital in a case of suspected poisoning at Darmstadt Technical University.

They had all had food or drink from a small kitchen on the university’s Lichtwiese campus.

A “harmful substance” was added to milk cartons or water, police believe.

Investigators have not revealed what type of poison was found but say they know what it is.