This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-29928710
The article has changed 4 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
Version 0 | Version 1 |
---|---|
Newcastle man charged after college pipe bomb plot 'foiled' | |
(about 5 hours later) | |
A plot to cause "serious harm" at a college on Tyneside has been foiled, police have said. | |
A teenager was arrested after homemade explosives were discovered in a house in Hamilton Place, Newcastle on Monday. | |
Liam Lyburd, 18, has been charged with seven offences, including possessing an explosive substance. He is due before North Tyneside Magistrates' later. | |
Northumbria Police it was "confident" intent to cause serious harm at Newcastle College had been prevented. | |
Newcastle College principal Carole Kitching said: "I would like to reassure staff, students and their families that their safety has been paramount to us and the college remains a safe place to study. | |
"Officers will be on patrol around the campus to offer reassurance and anyone who is concerned can speak to an officer or contact the college's welfare team. | |
"People should attend the college as usual." | |
My Lyburd, of Hamilton Place, has been charged with possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life, possessing ammunition with intent to endanger life, and five counts of possessing an explosive substance, namely a pipe bomb, with intent to endanger life. | |
On discovery of the weapons on Monday, about 50 people were evacuated from their homes. | On discovery of the weapons on Monday, about 50 people were evacuated from their homes. |