Far-right fan searched for Sturgeon home

Alleged extremist's stepmum dialled 999 after axe-wielding scare at dinner

- BY CONNOR GORDON

A MAN caught with far-right material and explosives had previously searched for Nicola Sturgeon's addresses on the internet.

Darren Steele, 29, was snared at his home in Newton Mearns, near Glasgow, in February 2023.

Steele had amassed a host of Nazi memorabilia including flags, books and weapons emblazoned with Third Reich symbols.

He was also found with chemicals which, if mixed, could form the dangerous substance potassium chlorate.

Steele's internet history included far-right searches, instructions on how to make firearms and an inquiry on the former first minister's homes.

The discovery resulted in counter-terrorism officers evacuating the local area and putting up a 150-metre cordon.