A man in Kingston has been charges with explosive offences.

A spokesperson for the metropolitan police said:

"Michael Pym-Nixson, 53 (09.05.1967) of St George's Road, Kingston-Upon-Thames was charged on Monday, 29 March with two counts of possessing explosive substances contrary to section 4 of the Explosive Substances Act 1883.

"He is remanded in custody to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, 30 March.

"Pym-Nixson was arrested on Monday, 22 March as part of a proactive operation by the MPS Counter Terrorism Command."

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