Bomb Squad Called to Coventry Property

[Lex]

There's an interesting story behind this: https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/explosives-scare-full-story-bomb-14572170

[rebbonk]

I was listening to this on the local news this afternoon whilst Mrs R was doing the shopping. - I'm not allowed in the supermarket with her!

A couple of interesting points (may be fact or fiction) that I picked up...

The guy was a well known 'yob' and known for graffiting everywhere. But that being naughty with a rattle can was a big step away from messing with explosives.

He seemed to be somewhat a loner.

It was alleged that he had just converted to Islam.

I did notice that the programme host was treading very carefully with his words though.

[Lex]

The suspect's been released on bail; I'm wondering if the crime under investigation isn't of the most serious kind: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-43907347

[rebbonk]

It's the story of the 'distraction' controlled explosion so the authorities could get a goat out of the house that is still making me laugh.

[Lex]

I thought that's what the reporter said on Midlands Today last night - I was convinced I hadn't heard correctly.