Man in court over Market Drayton petrol blaze threat
A man who allegedly threatened to ignite petrol and kill police in a Shropshire town has appeared in court.
Anthony Lee Orwell, aged 62, of Victoria Quays, Market Drayton, appeared in Telford Magistrates Court yesterday, charged with making an explosive substance for unlawful purpose, under Section 4 of the Explosive Substances Act, on Monday evening.
Orwell was reported to have been threatening to ignite petrol close to where he lives. A number of armed police officers and a police negotiator attended the scene.
He was remanded in custody to appear before Shrewsbury Crown Court on September 22.
Anyone with information should is asked to contact West Mercia police on 101 quoting incident 0415S of September 8.
Alternatively, they can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111or visit www.crimestoppers-org.uk
