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ULEZ Vigilante Jailed For 15 Years For Camera Bomb
2 Oct
Summary
- Vigilante jailed for 15 years for detonating a bomb at a ULEZ camera.
- The explosion sent shrapnel over 100 metres, damaging cars and homes.
- Home-made stun guns were also found at the convicted man's address.
A man who detonated a powerful homemade bomb at a ULEZ camera has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. Kevin Rees, 64, who identified himself as "The Exterminator" online, was convicted of causing an explosion that endangered life and property. The incident occurred on December 6, 2023, in Sidcup, Kent, when Rees ignited a device that shattered the camera.
The resulting blast scattered shrapnel over 100 metres, damaging multiple vehicles and homes, including a child's bedroom. Fortunately, no one was physically harmed, though the damage was extensive. Counter-terrorism police investigated the blast due to its explosive nature.
During a search of Rees's home, officers found three functional homemade stun guns. Rees, described as a committed campaigner against the ULEZ scheme, had posted extensively on social media encouraging damage to the cameras. The judge at the Old Bailey described the attack as having a "terrorist connection."
