A MAN yesterday admitted causing an explosion at a North-East house.
John Tinkler, of Starmer Crescent, Darlington, pleaded guilty at Teesside Crown Court to unlawfully and maliciously causing an explosion likely to endanger life or cause serious injury.
The offence was committed on June 22 at an address in Park Lane, Darlington, but no further details were given to the court.
Defence barrister Robin Turton said: "His intention was not to hurt anybody but to cause damage and frighten the occupant."
Psychiatric reports were ordered on the 45-year-old and the case was adjourned for sentencing on December 10.
Judge John Walford told him: "You should know this type of offence is always viewed seriously by the court.
"Merely because I am granting you bail and allowing a psychiatric report to be provided should not mislead you into thinking a prison sentence is not the most likely outcome."
Tinkler was given bail with condition he resides at an address in Northumberland, reports to the police station three times a week, does not enter Darlington and does not interfere with witnesses.
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