A 34-year-old man from has been charged after explosives were discovered at a property in Ingol.
Police were called to an address in Tag Croft at around lunchtime on Saturday, 2 May to reports of potentially explosive material inside an address.
At the time, police confirmed the person arrested was a white British national. No properties were evacuated and the incident was not treated as terror related.
A 34-year-old was arrested at the time and now that person has been charged.
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David Rutherord, 34, of Tag Croft, Preston, who is also known as Kaylee Rutherford, is due to appear before Preston Magistrates’ Court on Friday (June 5) charged with possessing explosive substance for unlawful purposes.
A spokesperson for police said: “You may remember that in May we attended an address on Tag Croft following concerns that there could be potentially explosive material inside an address.
“Officers arrested a 34-year-old man at the scene on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act and following further enquiries, and after consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, they have been charged.
“David Rutherord, 34, of Tag Croft, Preston, who is also known as Kaylee Rutherford, is due to appear before magistrates in Preston this morning (June 5th) charged with Possess explosive substance for unlawful purpose from 02/05/2026.”
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>The Quartier des Spectacles location is the third outpost of this growing brand, following locations in Brossard and Sainte-Foy. While each space shares the same Japanese essence, no two are exactly the same. The layout and menus subtly shift depending on the location, giving each spot its own personality. </p><p>The <a href="https://www.iruizakaya.ca/montreal-quartier-des-spectacles/menu-regulier">menu at the Quartier des Spectacles location</a> is rooted in the classic izakaya tradition: small plates meant to be shared over drinks. It's a choose-your-own-adventure of textures and flavours, from crispy karaage chicken and fried shrimp with spicy yuzu mayo to grilled pork belly skewers and savoury beef tongue. </p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DIoYnmoMJRE/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>And then there are <a href="https://www.iruizakaya.ca/montreal-quartier-des-spectacles/cocktails">the cocktails</a>. This isn't your basic sake list (though they do have a generous selection of privately imported bottles). </p><p>The drink menu is full of house inventions like the Tokkotai (Ketel One vodka, Dry Curaçao Pierre Ferrand, lime, homemade grenadine, sakura sugar, gochujang, gochugaru pepper), Gensou (a Mai Tai-inspired blend with Japanese whisky, cognac, mint, lime, sesame), Aotori (a jungle bird riff with spiced rum, vermouth, ube, pear), and the seasonal Midori Fizz (sake, melon liqueur, yuzu, shiso, cucumber, and kombu soda), among others.</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/C82-jrMvqqN/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>And the authentic Japanese approach is clearly working. While the Brossard and Quebec City locations hold solid ratings online from customers (4.4 and 4.5 stars respectively), the Montreal Iru Izakaya stands out with a near-perfect 4.8 stars on Google, which is no small feat in a city saturated with dining options.</p><p>If you're after something beyond the usual night out, Iru Izakaya promises a little slice of Japan right here in the city. Between the glowing signs, the small plates, and the steady flow of sake, it's easy to feel like you've slipped into a Tokyo backstreet — just without the jet lag.</p><h3>Iru Izakaya</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DM_UQVohBA7/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Price: 💸💸 to 💸💸💸</p><p>Cuisine: Japanese</p><p>Address: </p><ul><li>1230 Rue Jeanne-Mance, Montreal, QC</li><li>3050 de l'Éclipse, Brossard, QC<span class="redactor-invisible-space"></span></li><li><span class="redactor-invisible-space">2450 Boul Laurier Local G46A, Q<span class="redactor-invisible-space" data-redactor-class="redactor-invisible-space">C</span></span></li></ul><p>Why You Need To Go: Sure, it's not Tokyo. But when you're surrounded by buzzing, neon lights, people sipping sake and sharing perfectly-cooked ramen — it sure does feel like it.</p><p><a href="https://www.iruizakaya.ca/montreal-quartier-des-spectacles/menu-regulier" target="_blank">Iru Izakaya Menu</a></p>
