Terror cops storm posh public school and arrest boy who ‘bought bomb ingredients online’

TERROR cops stormed a public school and nicked a pupil who allegedly bought bomb ingredients online.

The boy, 16, was detained under the Explosives Act at £42,630-a-year Wellington College.

A package addressed to him had been delivered to the premises and was seized after security became suspicious.

It contained “illicit materials” so school chiefs called police immediately.

Detectives from Counter Terrorism Policing South East are investigating, but officials have stressed it has not been declared a terror incident.

The day pupil, studying for his GCSEs, was bailed. He has been suspended by the school.

Wellington College, in Crowthorne, Berks, has 1,200 pupils aged 13 to 18. It is a boarding and day school, founded by Queen Victoria and opened in 1859.

A source said: “Wellington is one of the best public schools in the country and this is an incredibly serious issue. This has stunned everyone.”

A school spokeswoman said: “Wellington College can confirm a package addressed to a day pupil, received in the post, raised concerns with our security team and, in line with our protocols, was intercepted and opened.

“It was found to contain illicit materials. Police were immediately informed and attended the college.

“The boy concerned has been suspended with immediate effect and removed from the premises.

"The college can make no further comment while police investigations continue.”