A man who was found with a large amount of dangerous chemicals in his garden shed has been convicted of various offences linked to explosive and poisonous substances.
Harry Whittaker, aged 31, was arrested on 6 May 2024 after Bedfordshire Police officers searched his home address in Caddington. Whittaker came to police attention after he was seen by paramedics for injuries linked to exposure to various chemicals he had been handling.
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Source: Metropolitan Police
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