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Man Convicted for Explosive Attack on Emission Camera

1/29/2026

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Kevin Rees, 63, has been convicted of blowing up an ultra-low emission zone camera in Sidcup.
The December 2023 attack used a homemade bomb described as a low-sophistication improvised explosive device, damaging the camera and cars and property within 100 meters, including a child's bedroom.
Rees denied charges of causing an explosion likely to endanger life and possessing prohibited weapons.
He is scheduled for sentencing at a later date.

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Kevin Rees, 63, has been convicted of blowing up an ultra-low emission zone camera in Sidcup.
The December 2023 attack used a homemade bomb described as a low-sophistication improvised explosive device, damaging the camera and cars and property within 100 meters, including a child's bedroom.
Rees denied charges of causing an explosion likely to endanger life and possessing prohibited weapons.
He is scheduled for sentencing at a later date.