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Two Males Charged in Suspect Package Incident

Posted by Debbie on February 3rd, 2010

BP Garage Cordoned Off Yesterday - Pic: Debbie

BP Garage Cordoned Off Yesterday - Pic: Debbie

The two males arrested regarding the suspect package found in Tamworth on Monday have been charged.

Jonathan Cunningham (dob 27/7/82) of Greenheart, Tamworth, and a 16-year-old boy from Tamworth have both been charged with possessing an explosive substance in suspicious circumstances.

They remain in police custody and are due to appear before magistrates in Tamworth this morning (Wed).

Inspector Emma Griffiths, from Tamworth police, said:

“We’d like to re-iterate our thanks to local residents and business for their patience and co-operation. Incidents like this are extremely rare but we’d always encourage anyone who witnesses anything suspicious to contact Staffordshire Police on 0300 123 4455 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.”

BREAKING NEWS – Person hit by Train in Tamworth

Posted by Warren on August 2nd, 2009

London Midland - Photo Matt Thorpe

London Midland - Photo Matt Thorpe

According to National Rail Enquiries, a person has been hit by a train on the lower line running through Tamworth.

This incident has hit services on the West Coast line through Tamworth with delays expected on London Midland services and Virgin services being diverted via Coventry.

UPDATE 18.50 – The air ambulance is now on the scene.

UPDATE Mon 3 Aug – Read story here.

More news to follow.