Police charge man after incendiary device found at shopping centre
DETECTIVES investigating an incident where an incendiary device was left at a shopping centre have charged a man, according to police.
The device was found at Fishergate Shopping Centre on December 17
Shoppers were evacuated from the Fishergate Shopping Centre in Preston after a member of the public found the device - described as "crude" - in the toilets on December 17.
The device ignited but caused no real damage and no injuries.
Shoppers were evacuated from the premises
Bomb disposal officers were called and the centre was closed all day for precautionary checks.
Lancashire Police said David Rutherford, 24, of Barry Avenue, Ingol, is accused of making an explosive with intent to endanger life/injure property.
He will appear at Preston Magistrates' Court on Thursday.
A 27-year-old man from Preston who was also arrested in connection with the investigation was released on police bail until January 28. At this stage there is not thought to be any connection between the two men, police said.
Officers were called and the centre was closed all day for precautionary checks