Bedfordshire Police 'shocked and appalled'published at 13:28 Greenwich Mean Time
Assistant Chief Constable John Murphy says: "Everyone at Bedfordshire Police is utterly shocked and appalled by the sickening actions of this individual and we are pleased he is now facing a significant time in jail.
"This was a lone individual whose plans [for the school shooting] were fortunately disrupted.
"I would like to pay tribute to the bravery of his family, the neighbour who called police, our officers who apprehended him, and all who have worked tirelessly to secure the compelling evidence which ensured he was brought to justice."