A 43 year old Tilehurst man has been arrested and charged with terrorism offences. Neil Lewington is accused of being in possession of a number of articles connected with the commission, preparation or instigation of an act of terrorism, contrary to the Terrorism Act 2000 and 2006. These include two improvised explosive devices, seven timers, four containers of Sodium Chlorate weed killer, three tennis balls and Firelighters.

He is also suspected of having a book entitled Counter Bomb, and a UK members handbook for the Waffen SS, the combat arm of Hitler's paramilitary forces.

Local MP Martin Salter told the press: "This is a great example of where 42 days detention without trial would help the police in their efforts. He should be locked up in Belmarsh to keep him off the streets whilst he is investigated. Oh, bollocks, you say he isn't an Asian?"

The white non-muslim Englishman from Reading has been released on police bail whilst investigations continue.