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Ex-TA soldier on bomb kit charge

A former Territorial Army soldier has appeared in court charged with possessing a bomb-making kit.

Peter Stephen Hill, 23, appeared at Leeds Magistrates Court charged under the Explosive Substances Act.

It is alleged he had in his possession a number of materials which if combined together could allegedly make an explosive device.

The materials included weed killer, sugar, matches, bearings and a metal hollow tube which were allegedly found at Hill's address in Lambert Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire by police.

Hill spoke to confirm his personal details during a 15-minute hearing before District Judge Roy Anderson.

Hill, who served with the Royal Armoured Corps, was granted bail and will next appear at Leeds Crown Court on November 19.

The conditions of his bail include living at an address in Colne, Lancashire, and to report to police.

The court was told the defendant is also being investigated for allegedly breaching the Official Secrets Act.

He has been bailed on this matter until later this month.

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