Man charged with possession of firearm following police search

A man has been charged with possession of a firearm following a police search. Cops were seen on Vernon Road in Bury on Friday (January 20).

Greater Manchester Police later said a suspected fun was seized. A man has now been charged.

Liam Anthony Howarth, 41, of Vernon Road in Greenmount, Bury appeared at Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court today (Saturday) charged with possession of a firearm.

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A statement from GMP said: "On Thursday 18 January 2024, officers arrested a male - believed to be linked to fraud case - on Vernon Road in Bury.

"Officers searched the property under section 18 PACE and officers discovered a suspected firearm inside the property.

"The firearm was soon confirmed as a prohibited weapon and a 41-year-old man was further arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm.

"On Friday 19 January 2024, Liam Anthony Howarth (26/01/1982) of Vernon Road, Greenmount was charged with possessing a firearm. The fraud allegations are still being investigated.

"He appeared at Manchester and Salford Magistrates court this morning (Saturday 20 January 2024)."