Kevin Rees, aged 63, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for detonating an explosive device at a Ulez camera in southeast London. The explosion caused significant damage to nearby vehicles and homes, with shrapnel endangering lives, including that of a child. Rees was convicted of causing an explosion likely to endanger life, with the judge noting a connection to terrorism, which influenced the severity of the sentence.
During the trial, Rees expressed his opposition to the Ulez scheme and was found to have posted anti-Ulez sentiments online. His actions have raised concerns about public safety and the potential for similar incidents in the future, prompting authorities to reinforce security measures around Ulez infrastructure.