A 43-year-old man has been charged following an incident that prompted the evacuation of Patchway Police Centre and nearby properties on Saturday. The individual, identified as Jason Lenton from Southmead, Bristol, has been accused of making an explosive substance for an unlawful purpose and making a bomb hoax.
The incident unfolded on Saturday evening when authorities at the Gloucestershire police centre discovered a suspicious item shortly after 5 pm. In response, the Army’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit was called in to assess the situation. As a precautionary measure, a 100-meter cordon was established, leading to the evacuation of residents and businesses in the vicinity.
