Two due in court over 'Real IRA' bomb attacks

Two men are to appear in court today charged in connection with suspected "Real IRA" bomb attacks in London and Birmingham last…

Two men are to appear in court today charged in connection with suspected "Real IRA" bomb attacks in London and Birmingham last year.

A man (33) has been charged with causing three explosions - one outside the BBC in west London, another in Ealing, west London, and a third in Birmingham.

He was charged with possessing an explosive substance at Hilltop Farm, West Ardsley, West Yorkshire, on or before November 14th last year. The man was further charged with conspiracy to cause an explosion, possessing a grenade and possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life.

A second man (24) has been charged with conspiracy to cause an explosion on or before November 14 last year.

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Both men are in custody and are due to appear at Belmarsh magistrates court in London. They were arrested by police in Northern Ireland last week.

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