A BLACKWOOD terror suspect was remanded in custody after appearing in court accused of possessing explosive materials, an improvised gun and a terrorist document.

Darren Tinklin, 24, of Waun Llwyn Crescent, was arrested during a raid on his home on October 21.

He appeared in City of Westminster magistrates’ court yesterday charged with possessing black powder - more commonly known as gunpowder – potassium nitrate, charcoal, sulphur, and an improvised pipe bomb, made of copper tubing and tape.

Tinklin is also accused of possessing an “improvised muzzle-loading firearm” made of piping and tape, designed to fire lead shot, and possessing a 96-page document containing information likely to be useful to a terrorist.

Prosecutor Mark Topping said the materials were allegedly found at Tinklin’s rented home by Gwent Police.

Scotland Yard counter terrorism command detectives were brought in when the officers suspected more serious offences had been committed.

Shaven-headed Tinklin, who appeared in court wearing a long-sleeved white T-shirt and has a swallow tattooed on his neck, spoke only to confirm his personal details.

Paul Lewis, representing Tinklin, made no application for bail.

Tinklin was initially arrested on suspicion of drugs offences, along with two other men, by Gwent Police, but was transferred to a central London police station after the counter terrorism command took over the inquiry.

The drug charges were later dropped and the other two men, aged 24 and 41, released without charge.

At the time of his arrest, Gwent Police said the inquiry was not linked to international terrorism.

District Judge Howard Riddle remanded Tinklin in custody and ordered him to appear at the Old Bailey on November 13.