Harry Whittaker is on trial at the Old Bailey accused of making and possessing explosive substances at his home he shares with his mother in Bedfordshire For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice A “nerdy” science buff claimed to