Man remanded over terror offences

Police found the device while searching a man at Lowestoft railway station

A man arrested over allegations of abusing staff at Lowestoft railway station in Suffolk has been remanded in custody on terror charges.

Neil Lewington, 43, of Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, has appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court.

He is accused of possessing improvised explosive devices including timers, weedkiller and firelighters.

He spoke only to confirm his name and address. He was remanded to appear again at the Old Bailey on 28 November.

Bomb disposal experts were called when police found suspect devices as they searched Mr Lewington at Lowestoft railway station.

He was initially charged with possession of an article intended to cause criminal damage and a public order offence.

He was brought before Lowestoft magistrates last Saturday and was bailed, but he was immediately rearrested by the Metropolitan Police, who then carried out further inquiries.

Mr Lewington is accused of being in possession of articles connected with the commission, preparation or instigation of an act of terrorism, contrary to the Terrorism Acts of 2000 and 2006.