Bomb Plot Accused 'Blamed College For Misery'

A 19-year-old accused of plotting a gun and bomb attack on Newcastle College blamed it for his "miserable life" and making him look a "fool", a court has heard.

Liam Lyburd allegedly wrote a hate-filled note about his former college, but later deleted it from his computer.

However, an IT specialist was able to recover it after the teenager's arrest, Newcastle Crown Court heard.

Lyburd allegedly wrote that he would show no mercy in the planned attack, which prosecutors say was planned for 3 November last year.

The note, entitled 'Newcastle College’, also says "beautiful" people are unaware they are going to die.

The teenager has pleaded guilty to nine counts of possessing pipe bombs, explosives, CS gas, a 9mm handgun and 94 expanding bullets - but denies eight charges of intent to endanger life.

Prosecutor Nick Dry read the note, created on 30 October, aloud in court.

It says: "I'll see you in Newcastle College today. It's my first day back since 2012 the year in which my life became miserable after being kicked out for nothing.

"I'll get my power back today haha. I'm just looking forward to getting out of the house after spending three years in my bedroom alone.

"I hold no grudge against Newcastle College - sarcasm.

"I hold them personally responsible for my miserable life, kicking me out for nothing and making me look a fool by not answering my message on Twitter and Facebook.

"You ruined my whole life, don't expect me to show any mercy today. No-one disrespects me and gets away with it. I will teach you a little lesson on respect with my 9mm hollow points ;).

"It's time for extreme civil disobedience. Fantasy will become reality for sure. Where the mind goes the body will follow and yes people will die there's no question about that.

"It's funny to think as I'm writing this the people that will die are walking around as if everything is normal, not knowing they're going to die today.

"It's a beautiful thought. Death is the termination of all biological functions that sustain a living organism."

Lyburd's hatred stemmed from a five-week spell at the college that saw him kicked out for being disruptive, the court heard.

Records showed he had a poor attendance record and was expelled for "shocking" behaviour.

Jurors have also heard that Lyburd allegedly talked online about the possibility of attacking Newcastle Metro commuters with a gun and machete.

The teenager's alleged mass murder plot was foiled when he was arrested in November after a tip-off from a member of the public.

The trial continues.