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A man who has spent eight days in a cell at Charles Cross police station while officers wait for him to go to the toilet has been told he must remain there for another eight days - or until he finally goes.

Daniel Stanton, of Finch Meadow Close, Liverpool, was arrested and later charged on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs, namely heroin.

He was held in the custody suite at Charles Cross police station and is currently subject to the drug recovery protocol, which allows police to hold a person for up to 192 hours if they suspect he has 'plugged' drugs either by swallowing them or inserting them inside his rectum.

(Image: Paul Slater)

Stratton appeared via video link at Plymouth Magistrates' Court this morning .

The Crown Prosecution Service made an application on behalf of the police to continue holding him for up to 192 hours, or until he finally evacuates his bowels.

The magistrates granted the application.

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