Bomb maker almost blew himself up

A loner who stockpiled bomb making materials because he ‘felt concerned about an apocalyptic event’ is facing years in jail. Michael Pym-Nixson, 54, was arrested by officers from Counter-Terrorism Command at his flat in Kingston, southwest London on 22 March. Paramedics had been called to his flat several days earlier to treat him for a burnt hand and reported him to police when he failed to give an adequate explanation for his injuries. Officers retrieved chemicals including potassium chlorate and…