Bomb left in Preston shopping centre: Man in remand

A man has appeared in court accused of leaving a crude home-made bomb in a shopping centre. David Rutherford, 24, of Barry Avenue, Preston, was remanded into custody for 14 days after a brief appearance at Preston Magistrates’ Court.

He was arrested on Wednesday after an incendiary device was found in toilets at the Fishergate Shopping Centre in Preston at 9am on December 17.

The device ignited but did not explode or cause damage.