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13/01/2010
Man Charged With Salford Explosion
A man has been charged in connection with an explosion in Salford Quays that caused thousands of pounds worth of damage.
Karl Jessop, 19, of Salford Quays, Salford, has been charged with causing an explosion and using false documents.
He is due to appear at Salford Magistrates' Court on today.
Shortly before 11.45am on Tuesday 29 September 2009, police were called to the back of the Millennium buildings on Millennium Point in Salford Quays following reports of an explosion.
Two fireworks were put in a bin and set off in rapid succession.
The explosion was heard by nearby residents and the flying metal debris caused damage to street furniture and the surrounding buildings.
(PR/GK)
Karl Jessop, 19, of Salford Quays, Salford, has been charged with causing an explosion and using false documents.
He is due to appear at Salford Magistrates' Court on today.
Shortly before 11.45am on Tuesday 29 September 2009, police were called to the back of the Millennium buildings on Millennium Point in Salford Quays following reports of an explosion.
Two fireworks were put in a bin and set off in rapid succession.
The explosion was heard by nearby residents and the flying metal debris caused damage to street furniture and the surrounding buildings.
(PR/GK)
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