Police probe ice cream contamination

An investigation into the possible deliberate contamination of Tesco ice cream with painkillers has been launched by North Yorkshire Police. 

In November, two filled cones produced for the supermarket by R&R Ice Cream based in Northallerton were each found to contain a single pain relief tablet.

Tesco recalled its own-brand chocolate and nut cones as a precaution.

The force said it was working alongside the supermarket chain, the manufacturer and the Food Standards Agency.