A SUSPECTED white supremacist appeared in court today accused of possessing a weapons manual.

Unemployed Nicky Davison, 18, of County Durham, appeared at Westminster magistrates' court to face one charge under the Terrorism Act 2000.

He was arrested with his father Ian, 41, last Tuesday by counter terrorism detectives investigating an international group of suspected white supremacists.

The court heard they found a copy of a weapons manual known as "The Poor Man's James Bond" while searching his family home in Grampian Way, Annfield Plain.

Prosecutor Stuart Laidlaw said the document contained information about the use and preparation of firearms, explosives and chemicals that could be useful to a terrorist.

Mr Davison, who has blond hair shaved close to his head and wore a black T-shirt in the dock, spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and address during the hearing.

District Judge Nicholas Evans granted him conditional bail after an hour-long hearing, the majority of which cannot be reported for legal reasons. He adjourned the case until June 22 at the same court.

Mr Davison, a former milkman's assistant, was released on the condition that he observes an overnight curfew, reports to his local police station and wears an electronic tag.

He was banned from contacting his father, using a mobile phone, the internet or a camera, or contacting members of a racist group known as the Aryan Strike Force.

Mr Evans said he must live at the local authority-owned Grampian Way property which he shares with his mother and three siblings, the oldest of whom is aged 11.

Mr Laidlaw said a search of the defendant's home has been concluded and computer equipment and mobile phones have been seized by the police.

He said other materials taken from the house, including a large amount of information held electronically, is being examined by experts.

Jason Smith, who represented Mr Davison, said his client denies the offence and will plead not guilty.

Durham Police said the arrests followed a long-running intelligence-led operation against suspected right wing activity.

Mr Davison senior, a former pub DJ, remained in custody at a West Yorkshire Police Station and an application was expected to be made to extend his detention.

Government scientists confirmed traces of the deadly poison ricin were found at his home in Myrtle Grove, Burnopfield.

Police wearing protective clothing resumed a search of the terraced property today after it was suspended over safety fears.

:: The formal charge against Mr Davison junior stated: On June 2, 2009, within the jurisdiction of the Central Criminal Court, you were in possession of a record containing information of a kind likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism, namely a manual entitled "The Poor Man's James Bond" which contains information and instructions on the use and preparation of firearms, explosives and chemicals.