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North Greenwich Tube device suspect charged | North Greenwich Tube device suspect charged |
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A 19-year-old man has been charged after a suspicious device was blown up in a controlled explosion at a London Tube station. | A 19-year-old man has been charged after a suspicious device was blown up in a controlled explosion at a London Tube station. |
Damon Smith, of south-east London, has been accused of making or possessing an explosive substance with intent to endanger life. | Damon Smith, of south-east London, has been accused of making or possessing an explosive substance with intent to endanger life. |
North Greenwich station was evacuated last Thursday morning after a suspicious item was found on a train. | North Greenwich station was evacuated last Thursday morning after a suspicious item was found on a train. |
Mr Smith is due before Westminster Magistrates' Court on Thursday. | Mr Smith is due before Westminster Magistrates' Court on Thursday. |
The Met said the charge he faces also includes intent to cause serious injury to property. | |
Mr Smith is alleged to have made or acquired the substance between 18 October and 21 October, in contravention of the Explosive Substances Act 1883. | |
The south-east London station was closed until 18:50, with disruption caused to the Jubilee line throughout the day. | |
A concert featuring Canadian rock band Nickelback still went ahead at the O2 Arena in the evening despite the travel problems. |
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