A STUDENT nurse was found with a pressure cooker bomb at a hospital he worked at after plotting to blow up an RAF base, a court heard. Mohammad Farooq, 27, was arrested after bomb squad and Army sp…
The horror unfolded at around 5am last Friday as bomb disposal units were scrambled to the hospital.The unit is where the majority of the maternity ward is held - including the delivery suite - as well as some respiratory and bereavement services.Detective Chief Superintendent James Dunkerley, head of Counter Terrorism Policing North East, said inquiries have confirmed it was "an isolated incident".
"We are satisfied that there is currently no evidence of an increased risk to the public, within our communities or the UK hospital estate, in connection with this investigation," he said. "Despite this, the UK threat level remains at 'substantial', and history has shown us we can't afford to be complacent.
"Public vigilance is invaluable in supporting the efforts of Counter Terrorism Policing and its partners to protect our communities from harm. "We're grateful for the support we've received from the public during this investigation. We'd particularly like to thank the staff and patients at St James's Hospital for their patience and cooperation throughout the disruption last Friday."
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