Toronto man arrested in G20 bomb plot

A 37-year-old Toronto man was charged yesterday with possession of explosives alleged to be part of a plot to bomb a G20 summit being held this week in the Canadian city, police said.

In a statement, the Integrated Security Unit (ISU) responsible for summit security said Byron Sonne, 37, was arrested after a raid on a home in midtown Toronto, several kilometres from the G20 summit site.

"The investigation is ongoing as part of the Toronto Police Service's efforts to ensure a safe and secure G20 Summit," said a statement. "There is no risk to public safety."

ISU spokesman Sergeant Tim Burrows said the charges - intimidation, threat against the justice system, possession of explosives and dangerous weapons and mischief - are "very serious."

"We had information that linked this to the G20 and G8," Mr Burrows said.