Woman arrested for attempted bombings

A Norwich resident, Martha Goddard, has been formally charged in connection with several attempted explosions targeting public spaces and eateries. The 49-year-old allegedly carried out seven attacks from March to September, including two Starbucks outlets and a McDonald's restaurant.

Authorities claim Goddard also targeted the Millennium Library, part of the Forum building which houses the BBC's regional offices, as well as a transmission station responsible for broadcasting TV and radio programs.

Currently in custody, Goddard is scheduled to appear at the Old Bailey in London in February. The alleged attacks occurred on the following dates: Millennium Library on 24 March, McDonald's in Haymarket on 27 March, Starbucks in Haymarket on 12 May, Millennium Library again on 21 May, Starbucks on St Stephens Street on 25 July, and Tacolneston transmission station on 28 and 29 September.

Initially appearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 13 October on seven counts of criminal damage, prosecutors have now added six additional charges of attempting to cause explosions with intent to endanger life or property.

Investigators state that Goddard allegedly used improvised incendiary devices containing thermite, aiming to trigger explosions capable of causing significant property damage. She is also accused of possessing explosive materials at her residence on Sarah Williman Close with the intent to endanger life or property.

The Eastern Regional Special Operations Unit, composed of organized crime and anti-terror specialists, led the investigation.

Author: Logan Reeves