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Last Updated: Thursday, 16 June, 2005, 10:52 GMT 11:52 UK
Man held over 'threat' to factory
McVities biscuits
The factory makes some of the firm's best-known brands
A man has been arrested by Strathclyde Police in connection with alleged threats made against a biscuit factory in Glasgow.

The 48-year-old is in custody and a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.

An investigation was launched into a threat made by letter to contaminate biscuits at United Biscuits in the Tollcross area of the city.

The United Biscuits plant employs about 750 staff and makes McVitie's biscuits.




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