Rotherham man charged with explosive offence after bomb squad called

Bomb scare at Treefield Close, Rotherham
Bomb disposal experts were called to Treefield Close.

A 41-year-old man has been charged after a police raid led to bomb disposal experts being called to a street in Rotherham.

Homes were evacuated after police executed a warrant on Treefield Close in the Wingfield area on Friday, 23 June.

South Yorkshire Police said officers seized what are believed to be explosive devices.

Brett Ainley has been charged with possessing an explosive substance.

He was due to appear at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

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