Footage released by police has shown the moment an ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) camera exploded in south-east London as cars and a double-decker bus drove close by.The detonation on the evening of December 6 2023 was seemingly powerful enough to trigger the alarm system of a van parked on the other side of the road, emitting a bright light and sparks.Retired electrical appliances engineer Kevin Rees is on trial at Woolwich Crown Court accused of damaging the camera in Willersley Avenue, Sidcup

Footage released by police has shown the moment an ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) camera exploded in south-east London as cars and a double-decker bus drove close by.The detonation on the evening of December 6 2023 was seemingly powerful enough to trigger the alarm system of a van parked on the other side of the road, emitting a bright light and sparks.Retired electrical appliances engineer Kevin Rees is on trial at Woolwich Crown Court accused of damaging the camera in Willersley Avenue, Sidcup, by using a low-sophistication, improvised explosive device (IED).