November 8th 2024.
Coming up next, there's some news about a recent incident in south-east London. It seems that a man has been charged in connection with an explosion that occurred at an ultra low emission zone camera. The culprit, identified as Kevin Rees, was arrested by counter-terror police after an improvised explosive device caused damage to the camera on Willersley Avenue in Sidcup. This all took place on December 6 around 6:45pm.
Rees, a 62-year-old residing on Harcourt Avenue in Sidcup, has been charged with a serious crime. The Metropolitan Police have stated that he is facing charges for causing an explosion that could have endangered lives or caused serious damage to property, as well as possessing prohibited weapons. He is set to appear in Westminster Magistrates' Court on November 11.
The investigation into this incident was carried out by the Met's Counter Terrorism Command, due to their expertise in handling cases involving explosives. Fortunately, no one was injured in the explosion, but some vehicles and a nearby residential property were damaged. A team of forensic experts from the police department were on the scene to gather evidence and assess the extent of the damage caused by the explosion.
Interestingly, it was discovered that the camera had only been installed earlier in the day before it was cut down and subsequently blown up about an hour and a half later. In a separate incident, another man named Stephen Richard Harwood-Stamper, also 62 years old, has been charged with criminal damage and using a false license plate while driving. However, he was initially arrested in connection with the explosion but was later released and instead investigated for the damage to the camera.
The Met has clarified that these two incidents are not linked at this time. Harwood-Stamper is set to appear in Bromley Magistrates' Court on November 27. In other news, there have been reports of London Underground strikes still going ahead despite the RMT's cancellation. Additionally, detectives are offering a £20,000 reward for anyone who can provide information about the killer who shot a father in the head.
On a lighter note, a studio flat in London is available for rent at the price of £850, but the toilet has been described as resembling a prison. For more news from the capital, be sure to check out The Agency's London news hub. Detective Chief Superintendent Trevor Lawry, who is in charge of policing in the Bexley area, has urged the public to avoid speculating about the case and to let the criminal justice process take its course. He also expressed his gratitude to the local officers who have been supporting the investigation team and working closely with the CPS to bring about these charges.
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