uk man arrested on suspicion of possessing explosives for an unlawful purpose.

[Col]

A 55-year-old man has been arrested after explosives were found at a house in South Yorkshire.

A 330ft (100m) cordon has been put in place around the property on Chestnut Grove, Mexborough and about 50 homes have been evacuated, police said.

The army bomb disposal unit and firefighters are also at the scene.

Supt Liz Watson said there was "nothing linking it to terrorism" and it is thought the suspect may have been making fireworks.

Ms Watson said a man was being questioned on suspicion of possessing explosives for an unlawful purpose.

'Frustrating for me'

"We had some information that [a man had] purchased some materials that could be used to make explosives," she said.

"We've got specialist experts, military bomb disposal experts looking at the powders and substances in [the house].

"We think it's a case of someone that's been making fireworks but until we conduct the investigation and assess exactly what the materials are we're not clear on his exact intent."

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-26496032

 

[ddewees]

This kind of stuff makes me sick.

[Davidg1]

Typical of the over-reaction in the UK. Hobbyists are made to feel like criminals while the terrorists are laughing at the authorities.

[Col]

You have to wonder where they got the information about his chemical purchases that triggered the action. There`s no mention in any of the press reports he was firing stuff so here`s hoping common sense prevails and he only gets a slapped wrist.

[MrB]

 

"We think it's a case of someone that's been making fireworks but until we conduct the investigation and assess exactly what the materials are we're not clear on his exact intent."

 

How about... asking him? I mean, if they start asking "pyro" questions, it wouldn't be that hard to figure-out if he was making rockets & shells, or if he was making BP bombs to blow up stadiums & trainstations with.

Huge waste of Police resources. Someone should be ashamed, and i'm not thinking of the 55year old man.

B!

[Col]

It looks like his property backs onto a school playing field so that could have been a factor.

[ollie1016]

Very unfortunate that this guy has been caught up in the law. I'm sure people will definately agree with me on this. But where you make and store complete pyrotechnic devices and chemicals should be at a safe distance away from other peoples property. I don't think this man followed that rule...