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Second man arrested over "explosive material"
Sat Nov 3, 2007
http://uk.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUKL0311258520071103
LONDON (Reuters) - Police investigating the discovery of "potentially explosive material" at a house in East Yorkshire arrested a second suspect under anti-terrorism laws on Saturday.
The 31-year-old man was detained in Dundee in the early hours, a Humberside Police spokeswoman said.
Another man, also 31, was arrested on Wednesday after police seized the unidentified material during a house search in the centre of Goole.
Police sealed off the area around the house during the searches and tests are being carried out on the material.
The men, both from Goole, have not been named. They were detained under the Terrorism Act 2000 and are being questioned at a West Yorkshire police station.
Police said the house in Goole was searched as part of a separate criminal investigation.
"We would ask people to go about their business as usual," a police spokeswoman said. "However, we would always urge people to remain vigilant."
Police stepped up patrols earlier this year after two car bombs were found in central London and a Jeep was rammed into a terminal at Glasgow Airport.
MI5 rates the current threat of a terrorist attack as severe, the second-highest level. That means an attack is thought to be "highly likely".
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Funny how these things develop.
When this was first reported the story was that the chap in Goole was arrested originally under the Explosives Act on Wednesday.
Then on Friday the TV news covered the "new" news that he had been re-arrested under the Terrorism Act 2000.
This "terrorist" item was reported right smack in the middle of the piece reporting the guilty verdict delivered to the ashen faced Sir Ian Bliar.
Even though Humberside Police had their press release updated with the "terror arrest" the day before.
Maybe the original Explosives Act arrest story is still out there in meeeja land by after a quick search I can't find it.
Humberside Police have since updated their original story but still include the reference to the Explosives Act original arrest.
| Quote: | Incident in Goole - Update
Thursday 1 November 2007
This is an update in connection with the arrest of a 31-year-old man from Goole on the afternoon of Wednesday 31 October 2007.
The 31-year-old man arrested on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act in Goole yesterday has now been arrested on suspicion of offences under the Terrorism Act 2000.
He has been taken to a police station in West Yorkshire for questioning by officers from the Counter Terrorism Unit (Leeds).
In connection with this investigation potentially explosive material was seized from a residential property in Goole town centre. This has been removed and sent for forensic examination.
As a precautionary measure and in the interests of public safety, Humberside Police officers cordoned off the immediate area whilst a thorough search was carried out and any potentially dangerous material was safely removed.
The property presents no risk to local residents and the police cordon has now been lifted.
Chief Superintendent Pat Geenty, Divisional Commander for the East Riding of Yorkshire, said: “This is an ongoing investigation led by the Counter Terrorism Unit (Leeds) supported by officers from Humberside Police.
“I recognise that local people may have concerns as a result of this arrest and our Neighbourhood Policing Team will be out in the area as usual to speak to anyone who may have concerns.
“Local police officers are meeting with representatives of all sections of the community to keep them as informed as we can about the investigation. We value their support whilst inquiries continue.
“We would ask people to remain alert and vigilant but not to be alarmed and we are grateful for the assistance, support and understanding of people locally.” |
http://www.humberside.police.uk/media-centre/lnsumnewsrelease/incident -in-goole-update/
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Are we sure these two cases are one and the same ?
http://uk.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUKL1124439520071111
| Quote: | LONDON (Reuters) - Police charged a Yorkshire man on Sunday with possessing explosives.
Risk analyst Peter Stephen Hill, 23, of Skipton, North Yorkshire, is due to appear at Leeds Magistrates' Court on Monday after being charged under the Explosive Substances Act 1883.
Charges against him say Hill had "an explosive substance, namely component parts including sodium chlorate, sugar, hexamine tablets, matches, bearings, a metal hollow tube and acetone".
Hill was arrested in Leeds on Wednesday by Metropolitan Police officers, and a domestic and a business property were searched in Skipton. |
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| Quote: | Explosives arrest in Leeds
Saturday, 10 Nov 2007 19:36
Jonathan Evans, head of MI5, had last week warned of high levels of Rusian spying
A 23-year-old man allegedly suspected of spying for Russia has been arrested in Leeds on the charge of possessing explosives.
Local reports had originally claimed the man arrested in Leeds on Wednesday evening was being held on suspicion of attempting to pass military secrets to Russia.
The Metropolitan police has now confirmed risk analyst Peter Stephen Hill, 23, has been charged under the Explosives Substances Act and is to appear in Leeds magistrates' court on Monday,
The Yorkshire Post had claimed that Mr Hill had arrived in the city with the intention of passing on sensitive military information obtained while working in a former job at a government establishment.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed that they carried out the arrest under the Official Secrets Act but at first declined to comment on the speculation.
The capital's police force is in command of spying cases across the country as part of its lead on counter-terrorism.
An initial statement from the Metropolitan Police revealed that the man was also further arrested in connection with offences under the Explosive Substances Act.
"Following an application to court for an extension of custody the man remains in custody at a Yorkshire police station," it read.
A house and business property in Skipton were also searched as part of the investigation.
The Yorkshire Post had claimed the security breach was related to a government rather than a commercial source. End of story |
http://www.inthenews.co.uk/news/autocodes/countries/russia/explosives- arrest-in-leeds-$1164567.htm
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| Quote: | East Lancs man 'spying for Russia'
By Ben Briggs
ACCUSED: Peter Hill pictured during his days in the Territorial Army
AN EAST Lancashire man has been arrested on suspicion of spying for the Russians.
Peter Stephen Hill, 23, a former Territorial Army trooper in the Royal Armoured Corps, was arrested by police under the Official Secrets Act for allegedly attempting to sell military documents to Russia.
Police from London's Metropolitan Police detained him in Leeds on Wednesday after an undercover operation in which an officer is believed to have posed as a Kremlin agent.
The alleged security breach is believed to have been from a Government establishment and not from a commercial military supplier or manufacturer.
Hill, who is from Colne and attended Clitheroe Grammar School, has also been charged with possessing explosives after material was discovered by officers when a property and business premises in Skipton were searched.
Hill has been released on bail in connection with alleged breaches of section one of the Official Secrets Act 1911, which covers passing information that could be helpful to an enemy.
But he will appear before Leeds Magistrates today charged under section four of the Explosive Substances Act 1883.
The charge alleges that on November 8 in Skipton Hill had knowingly in his possession or under his control "an explosive substance, namely component parts including sodium chlorate, sugar, hexamine tablets, matches, bearings, a metal hollow tube and acetone, under such circumstances as to give rise to a reasonable suspicion that you are not making it or did not have it in your possession or under your control for a lawful object."
His solicitor, Grahame Stowe, said that Hill denied the charge and would be applying for bail, which is set to be opposed by the Metropolitan Police.
He said that he had been released on bail in relation to the spying charge until November 29 while police decide whether or not he should be charged.
Mr Stowe said: "He is fine. He is in good spirits and is anxious to see his family and move on. He wants to leave custody as soon as he can."
Hill, who is a risk analyst, went to Park Primary, and Park High School, both in Colne, before studying A Levels at Clitheroe Royal Grammar School between 2001 and 2003.
On his MySpace website he says that he went on to study politics, philosophy and economics at Keele University, where he was a member of the Catholic Society, Keele Sailing Club, the Libertarian Alliance and the Conservative Future group.
He puts down his interests as TA-stuff in general', air-rifle shooting', writing, watching DVDs and going to the cinema.
His favourite books include the works of Edgar Allan Poe, 184 by George Orwell, Stupid White Men and Dude Where's My Country by Michael Moore, Brave New World by Aldous Huxley and Anarchy, State and Utopia by Robert Nozick.
His mother, of Keighley Road, Colne, refused to comment about her son's arrest. No one would comment at Hill's address at Lambert Street in Skipton.
Chair of governors at Clitheroe Grammar School Canon Philip Dearden was surprised by Hill's arrest but said that he did not know him.
He said: "I did not know him. I couldn't make comment on the lad's character. He must have been a rather bright lad and have got three A Levels."
Headteacher Judith Evans was unavailable for comment. A spokesman on behalf of the Territorial Army also refused to comment about the case as proceedings were ongoing.
A spokesman for the Metropolitan police confirmed that HIll was arrested at approximately 8.10pm on Wednesday November 7 at an address in Leeds under the Official Secrets Act 1911.
He said that he was further arrested under section four of the Explosive Substances Act 1883.
The spokesman said he was charged with the explosives offence on Saturday and would appear at Leeds Magistrates today. |
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ive heard some fireworks in recent weeks that sounded like a bomb going off, the only reason i knew it was fireworks was because of the whizzing noise before the bang, if it had'nt been for the whizzing i'd of been rushing out of my house to see what the hell went off.
about 4 days ago we had the police knocking on the door, asking if we had any idea where the fireworks were coming from as they had caused damage to one of the propertys.
im just pointing this recent accurance out, as it truely was a case of fireworks boarding on the verge of explosives.
im uncertain what the laws are for fireworks in the uk or if theirs a limit to the strenght of the blast allowed in a firework, but i can honestly say the fireworks i heard far exceeded what i have heard any time in my life.
wether its people purposily making them more potent or people buying fireworks that are not usually sold over the counter i have no idea, nor do i know if something simular could be the case with the original storey in this thread or if this relates.
but IMO if a firework can cause damage to a building, then it can certainly kill a man, therefore a dangerous explosive.
what i experieced happened over the last 2 weeks, then i noticed this thread and thought i'd mention it, as from my experience i can understand why someone would be arrested for possesion of a dangerous firework, espeically if they are illegal for domestic use or been tampered with. |
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