UK: Man charged with making explosive substance in south Gloucestershire


A 43-year-old man has been charged with creating a bomb hoax after a police centre and nearby homes were evacuated. Police said the Army’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit (EOD) was called to Patchway Police Centre shortly after 17.00 BST on Saturday. A 328 ft (100m) cordon was set up for the EOD to examine a suspicious item.

Jason Lenton, of Southmead, Bristol, has been charged with making an explosive substance for an unlawful purpose and organising a bomb hoax.

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Source: BBC News