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20/06/2008
Exeter Blast Man In Court
A man charged in connection with an explosion at an Exeter shopping mall has appeared in court.
Nicky Reilly, 22, of Plymouth, appeared at the Old Bailey via video link from Belmarsh Prison under the name Mohamed Saeed-Alim.
Mr Reilly has been charged with three offences in connection with the incident at Giraffe restaurant on May 22.
Mr Reilly was treated for lacerations to his eye and facial burning.
He was the only one injured.
The charges include conduct in preparation for committing acts of terrorism, possession of an explosive substance with intent and possession of explosives.
The judge presiding over the case, Mr Justice Calvert-Smith said any trial may be held in the West Country.
It is understood that Mr Reilly, who has a history of mental illness, has converted to Islam.
Leading the investigation, Deputy Chief Constable Tony Melville said at a news conference last month that the suspect appeared be "vulnerable" and that he had been "preyed upon".
The case has been adjourned to October 15 for a plea to be heard.
See: Police Search Flat After Restaurant Blast
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Nicky Reilly, 22, of Plymouth, appeared at the Old Bailey via video link from Belmarsh Prison under the name Mohamed Saeed-Alim.
Mr Reilly has been charged with three offences in connection with the incident at Giraffe restaurant on May 22.
Mr Reilly was treated for lacerations to his eye and facial burning.
He was the only one injured.
The charges include conduct in preparation for committing acts of terrorism, possession of an explosive substance with intent and possession of explosives.
The judge presiding over the case, Mr Justice Calvert-Smith said any trial may be held in the West Country.
It is understood that Mr Reilly, who has a history of mental illness, has converted to Islam.
Leading the investigation, Deputy Chief Constable Tony Melville said at a news conference last month that the suspect appeared be "vulnerable" and that he had been "preyed upon".
The case has been adjourned to October 15 for a plea to be heard.
See: Police Search Flat After Restaurant Blast
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