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Perth woman fronts court accused of poisoning colleague’s curry lunch
A 43-year-old Perth woman accused of poisoning a colleague's lunch with a snail pellet has appeared in court, allegedly using the chemical compound metaldehyde to lace the meal with the slugs. Authorities say the alleged victim brought the meal to share with colleagues, who tasted it and were served without issue.
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Published 05 Nov 2026, 09:10 UTC · Updated 05 Nov 2026, 09:20 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: 7 News. Editorial policy · Corrections
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