A TEENAGER has appeared in court accused of planning a deadly attack on a college armed with pipe bombs, a pistol and expanding bullets. Liam Lyburd appeared before North Tyneside Magistrates' Court this morning charged with possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life, possessing ammunition with intent to endanger life, and five counts of possessing an explosive substance, namely a pipe bomb, with intent to endanger life. Northumbria Police said their investigation centred on a plot to “cause serious harm at Newcastle College”. A spokesman added: “We are confident that we have prevented the incident from taking place”. The firearm charge related to alleged possession of a Glock pistol and the ammunition charge involved alleged possession of a number of hollow-point expanding bullets. During the hearing, the 18-year-old, of Hamilton Place, Newcastle, spoke only to confirm his address and date of birth. No pleas were entered and he was remanded in custody to appear before Newcastle Crown Court on November 20. Newcastle College principal Carole Kitching said: "I would like to reassure staff, students and their families that their safety has been paramount to us and the college remains a safe place to study. "Officers will be on patrol around the campus to offer reassurance and anyone who is concerned can speak to an officer or contact the college's welfare team. "People should attend the college as usual." The estate where Mr Lyburd lives, near St James's Park football stadium in Newcastle, was cordoned off on Monday and more than 50 homes evacuated while searches were carried out.