Lancashire Police charge 34-year-old after explosives discovered at a home in Tag Croft, Preston
The 34-year-old was arrested under the Explosives Act...
A 34-year-old has been charged after police discovered potentially explosive materials at a home in Preston.
Officers were called to an address in Tag Croft, Ingol on May 2, where they found “items of concern”, including material believed to be commercially available fireworks.
A 34-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act and has since been charged.
David Rutherford, 34, of Tag Croft, Preston - who is also known as Kaylee Rutherford - is charged with possession of an explosive substance for unlawful purpose.
He is due to appear before Preston Magistrates this morning.
Police statement
A police spokesperson said: “You may remember that in May we attended an address on Tag Croft following concerns that there could be potentially explosive material inside an address.
“Officers arrested a 34-year-old man at the scene on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act and following further enquiries, and after consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, they have been charged.
“David Rutherford, 34, of Tag Croft, Preston, who is also known as Kaylee Rutherford, is due to appear before magistrates in Preston this morning (June 5) charged with Possess explosive substance for unlawful purpose from 02/05/2026.”