Russia responsible for 2006 killing of Alexander Litvinenko, European court rules

Russia has always denied any involvement in his death

The last photo taken of poisoned spy Alexander Litvinenko alive. Picture: Litvinenko Inquiry/PA

Russia was responsible for the assassination of Alexander Litvinenko, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled.

Former Russian spy Mr Litvinenko died after being poisoned with a rare radioactive substance in London in 2006.