Counter terror cops arrest two men after ‘bomb’ wiped out ULEZ camera and sent debris flying into van
COPS have arrested two men after a bomb wiped out a ULEZ camera and sent debris flying into a van.
Police were called to reports of an explosion on Willersley Avenue, Sidcup, south-east London, at around 6.45pm on December 6.
The Met’s Counter Terrorism Command have now made two arrests.
A 60-year-old man in Sidcup was arrested at approximately 6.10am on suspicion of conspiracy to cause an explosion likely to endanger life or property.
A 61-year-old man was also arrested in Horsham at around 6.15am.
Both men remain in custody at a south London police station and searches are ongoing at two addresses in Sidcup and Horsham.
Detective Chief Superintendent Trevor Lawry, Commander for the Bexley area, said: “The explosion could easily have had far more harmful consequences, and today’s arrests highlight just how seriously the Met is treating the incident.
“My local officers are continuing to work with and support the Counter Terrorism Command who are leading the investigation due to their specialism in dealing with incidents involving the use of explosives.”
Police believe that a ULEZ camera, which had been installed on the road earlier that day, was cut down at about 5.15pm on December 6.
An explosion occurred around 90 minutes later caused by a low-sophistication improvised explosive device.
The Counter Terrorism Command is continuing to appeal for the public to share any information that may help the investigation.
In particular, they are keen for people who drove or cycled on Willersley Avenue between 4.30pm and 7.30pm on December 6 to share any camera footage they may have.
Footage can be uploaded at ukpoliceimageappeal.co.uk – please select the incident “Explosion in Sidcup”.
Anyone with other information that could assist the investigation is urged to share it via the same website or by calling 101 and quoting CAD 5819/06DEC.