Man charged over message on internet

A HOLIDAYMAKER arrested for allegedly writing on Twitter that he was about to blow up Doncaster Airport has been charged with sending a "grossly offensive message".

By The Newsroom

Published 12th Feb 2010, 09:48 BST

Updated 12th Feb 2010, 09:48 BST

Paul Chambers, 26, from Balby, Doncaster is believed to be the first person in the UK charged for comments made on Twitter.

He was arrested under the Terrorism Act a week after the message was posted.

He was released on bail, then suspended from his job as a finance supervisor.

The comment was posted on January 6, nine days before he was due to fly to Ireland.

He is expected to appear before Doncaster magistrates next week.