Terror attacks & warzones: life as a bomb disposal expert

About this episode

The episode explores the life of a bomb disposal expert and includes an interview with Matt Middleditch from Counter Terrorism Policing.

What's it really like to be a bomb disposal expert? In this episode, Andy & Neil explain how the police use these experts to defuse bombs and to save lives - and reveal why their services are called on more often than you might think. They're joined for an exclusive interview by Matt Middleditch - the head of Counter Terrorism Policing's 'bomb squad' - who shares his stories from decades on the frontline in the police and the military. Later, Neil reacts to Andy's recent investigation exposing illegal children's care homes and explains how the authorities can get tougher on the individuals running these businesses and exploiting vulnerable children. Follow us on social media: @thecrimeagents

People in this episode

Hosts: Andy, Neil

Guest: Matt Middleditch

Topics covered

• bomb disposal
• counter terrorism
• police
• military
• illegal care homes
• vulnerable children

Keywords

• bomb disposal expert
• terror attacks
• police
• military
• illegal care homes
• vulnerable children

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Counter Terrorism Policing

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