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.

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