In a rare incident in Wimbledon’s hoary history, Scotland Yard is
investigating claims that British teenager Gabriella Taylor, who
withdrew during her quarter-final match due to a mystery illness, was
poisoned and almost died in hospital.
Taylor, 18 and ranked 381 in the world, spent four days in the ICU.
She has recovered after being diagnosed with a rare strain of
leptospirosis, a bacteria transmitted through rat urine. Her mother
believes Taylor had been “close to death” after the incident on July 6,2016
As some medical experts have ruled out leptospirosis as the cause of poisoning, one theory being explored is that Taylor may have been targeted by an organised crime betting syndicate
A Scotland Yard spokesman said: “Merton police are investigating an allegation of poisoning with intent to endanger life or cause GBH (grievous bodily harm). The allegation was received by officers on August 5 with the incident alleged to have taken place at an address in Wimbledon between July 1-10,2016
“The victim was taken ill on July 6. It is unknown where or when the poison was ingested. The victim, an 18-year-old woman, received hospital treatment and is still recovering. There have been no arrests and enquiries continue.”
Her mother, Milena Taylor, said: “Before the tournament she was in very good shape physically. She was totally healthy and playing very well. She was full of confidence and was looking forward to getting the title; that was her dream. Everything was going well.
“She got to the quarter-final, but then the next thing she is lying in intensive care close to death. When the infection team explained what it was we could not believe it.”
As some medical experts have ruled out leptospirosis as the cause of poisoning, one theory being explored is that Taylor may have been targeted by an organised crime betting syndicate
A Scotland Yard spokesman said: “Merton police are investigating an allegation of poisoning with intent to endanger life or cause GBH (grievous bodily harm). The allegation was received by officers on August 5 with the incident alleged to have taken place at an address in Wimbledon between July 1-10,2016
“The victim was taken ill on July 6. It is unknown where or when the poison was ingested. The victim, an 18-year-old woman, received hospital treatment and is still recovering. There have been no arrests and enquiries continue.”
Her mother, Milena Taylor, said: “Before the tournament she was in very good shape physically. She was totally healthy and playing very well. She was full of confidence and was looking forward to getting the title; that was her dream. Everything was going well.
“She got to the quarter-final, but then the next thing she is lying in intensive care close to death. When the infection team explained what it was we could not believe it.”
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