At around 9.50pm on Friday 6 May, police executed a warrant at an address...

Published: 12:42 am May 9, 2022
Updated: 6:55 am October 8, 2025
Police Have Charged A 21-year-old Man With Firearms Offences
 
At around 9.50pm on Friday 6 May, police executed a warrant at an address on Lyle Street, Vauxhall.

Officers recovered a firearm and ammunition, Three males, aged 21, 19 and 17, all from Liverpool, were arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm without a certificate.

All three were taken into custody for questioning.

Joseph Childs, 21, of Lyle Street, Liverpool has now been charged with possession of a firearm and possession of ammunition.

He was remanded in custody and will appear in court tomorrow morning, Monday 9 May.

The 17-year-old and 19-year-old arrested have now been bailed with conditions.

If you have any information on weapons being stored, carried or used in your community, message @MerpolCC on Twitter, message ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook, or call 101. Always call 999 if a crime is in progress.

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