Doncaster Man Busted with Loaded Gun and Arsenal of Weapons
A routine medical call turned into a nightmare when paramedics stumbled upon a loaded handgun hidden in a man’s sock. Kieran Kenny, 39, was found drunk and injured on East Lane, Stainforth, on September 9, 2022. They soon uncovered a shocking weapons cache at his home.
Paramedics’ Shocking Discovery
Kenny was barely conscious, his face battered from a fall. As medics got him ready for hospital, one spotted a handgun and spare magazine tucked inside Kenny’s sock. Alarm bells rang immediately — the weapon was believed to be loaded, and the ammo real.
Kenny confirmed the worst, telling police he had “activated it myself.” Firearms officers were called in straight away, and Kenny was arrested on the spot for firearms offences.
Deadly Weapons Hoard Found at Home
While Kenny was treated for his injuries, police searched his Clifton Court, Thorne residence and uncovered a disturbing haul. The stash included 44 weapons, with 12 deemed illegal. They found machetes and swords, many with blades over 50cm long — a proper arsenal.
Heavy Jail Sentence and Police Warning
Kenny pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including possession of offensive weapons, being intoxicated while holding a loaded firearm, owning ammo without a licence, and possessing a banned gun. At Sheffield Crown Court on December 5, 2022, he admitted all charges.
Detective Constable Haider Ali warned: “The reason behind his arming himself remains a mystery. Firearms offences are grave, and we’re relieved to have confiscated the perilous arsenal Kenny unlawfully stored at home.”
On October 13, 2023, Kenny was sentenced to five years behind bars. Police urge the public to report suspicious firearms activity immediately via 101, 999 in emergencies, or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
