UK: Former female PCSO, 34, who now works as staff member at Lincolnshire Police is charged with making explosives and importing weapons

A former female police community support officer (PCSO) has been charged with making explosives and importing weapons after a raid on her house.

Zoe Watts, 34, was arrested on Sunday after chemicals of a potentially explosive nature were found at her home in Lincoln, according to Lincolnshire Police.

She been suspended by the force while an investigation takes place.

Police said searches at the property in St Helen’s Avenue, Lincoln, have been ongoing since Sunday and are likely to continue over the next couple of days.