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A suspected drug dealer who did not have a bowel movement in 47 days was released today (march 7) and admitted to hospital.

Lamarr Chambers, 24, of Villa Road, Brixton, London was arrested on Wednesday, January 17, after the car he was in was stopped in Harlow.

He appeared before a court a day later on suspicion of swallowing drugs and on a further seven occasions under the charge of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs and driving matters.

During that period court ordered the detention of Mr Chambers so he could pass the drugs police believed were inside him under supervision.

Staggeringly, after 47 days in custody, Mr Chambers did not empty his bowels, reports Essex Live and today it was announced all charges have been dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).

Following treatment today he has since been rearrested on suspicion of being 'concerned in the supply of a Class A drug' and has been released on bail.

Throughout his 47 day detention his bowel movements captured a nation's attention, as many speculated how it were possible to sustain such a prolonged toilet strike.

In the process Chambers has smashed the British record for being in police custody the longest without pooing.

(Image: @OpRaptorWest)

Chambers appeared in court eight times

Throughout the proceedings, defending barrister Andrew Horsall QC cited that the conditions Chambers found himself in were a serious risk to his wellbeing in response to Crown protestations that it was in the 'interest of justice' to keep him detained.

At a hearing on February 23, Mr Horsall QC said: "I find myself in unchartered territory.

“This man is being held in a police cell which is not designed for long term stays. He has two officers in the cell with him at all times within touching distance, he has no privacy, he has had no privacy for 37 days.

“The longer it goes on, the more risk there is of serious harm to his physical wellbeing.

“He doesn’t want to be resuscitated in the event of something going wrong, there is a potential for something very serious to happen. We have a situation here, being by his choice but this is not the issue here, his life is at risk because of the choices he has made. It doesn’t alter the fact that his life is at risk.

“I am not a human rights lawyer, I hope I don’t come across that way, but I do not think this can be overstated. In Britain, we do not do this, this is not something we do."

During the course of the proceedings, a woman believed to be Lamarr's mother was heard to make comments to police, citing her son's human rights.

The media were banned from reporting details of the trial after hearing representation from a legal advisor on February 26.

The ban has been lifted today (March 7) following Chambers' release from custody.

Here is the full timeline of Lemarr Chambers' time in custody:

ARREST

Lamarr Chambers, 24, was arrested by officers from Essex Police's Operation Raptor West team for failing to stop for police in Ladyshot, Harlow, along with possession with intent to supply class A drugs on Wednesday, January 17.

DRUGS

Police allege that Chambers has swallowed the drugs.

He is staying in custody in Harlow.

FIRST COURT APPEARANCE

Chambers appears in court for the first time a day later on Thursday, January 18.

Court authorises the further detention of Chambers to enable him to pass the drugs police suspect are inside him.

15 DAYS AFTER ARREST

On Thursday, February 1, Operation Raptor West confirmed on Twitter that Chambers was yet to pass out the suspected drugs.

The tweet said: "Day 15 today and no movements, unless anything changes overnight then we will be back to court tomorrow for the third time in this case requesting a further 8 days."

BACK IN COURT

Chambers appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on Friday, February 2 as police put in another application for him to remain in custody in Harlow.

It was accepted, and Chambers will remain in custody for a further seven days, until Friday, February 9.

It is 16 days since he has been to the toilet.

WEEK THREE

At 6.20pm on Wednesday, February 7, the Operation Raptor West team's account confirmed that 21 days had now passed with no movement from the suspect's bowels.

On Saturday February 10 Chambers breaks the British record for spending the most days in custody while police wait for him to poo out his drugs.

It has now been 23 days and counting for Chambers and there has still been no movement or sign of the drugs he is believed to have swallowed.

ANOTHER COURT HEARING

Chambers returns to Chelmsford Magistrates Court as police put in another application extend his custody.

It was granted with the 24-year-old to remain in custody until Monday, February 19.

It has now been 28 days without any movement from his bowls.

SIXTH COURT APPEARANCE

Chambers appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on Monday, February 19, for the sixth time.

The police's application to extend his custody was granted until Friday, February 23.

It has now been 33 days without him going to the toilet.

ANOTHER COURT HEARING

Chambers appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on Friday, February 23, for the seventh time.

He will be held in custody until his next court appearance on Monday, February 26.

It has now been 37 days without him going to the toilet.

Chambers' defence barrister tells the court he does not want to be resuscitated if he falls ill.

REPORTING RESTRICTIONS

Magistrates' order a reporting restriction under the Contempt of Court Act on February 26 to avoid prejudice if the case went to a trial before a jury.

Matters relating to Lamarr Chambers are limited to basic information.

CHAMBERS APPEARS IN COURT AGAIN

Lamarr appears before Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on Friday, March 2.

CPS DISCONTINUE CHARGES

The CPS discontinue the charges against him on Monday, March 5.

REARRESTED

Chambers is rearrested and released on bail.

TAKEN TO HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT

Chambers is driven to hospital by a police car in the company of a medical professional to receive further treatment.