47 Days In Custody, Man Arrested On Drug Charges Set Free After No Stool

The Crown Prosecution Service said it discontinued drug charges against him because of "insufficient evidence".

It is understood it is the longest anyone has gone without going to the toilet while in custody.

Charges Mr Chambers faced relating to driving matters, following his arrest in Harlow, were dropped "in the public interest", prosecutors said.

However, police said he was subsequently rearrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a Class A drug and has been released on bail.

Following his release from custody on Monday, Mr Chambers was taken to hospital and is understood to have since been treated, Essex Police said.

The force said that while he was being held, he was routinely supplied with food and water and received medical visits every day.