Awais Naveed: Sheffield man charged after gun discovered by police near Abbeydale Road
Published 7th Aug 2024, 16:31 BST
A Sheffield man is due to appear in crown court later this month after being charged in connection with the discovery of a firearm.
It is reported that on Thursday, August 1, officers saw a group of suspicious men wearing face coverings on Abbeydale Road.
The men then fled the scene on foot, and a gun was recovered by officers near the scene.
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Hide AdFollowing a short pursuit, officers arrested two men on suspicion of possession of a firearm.
A 22-year-old man has been bailed pending further enquiries.
A second man, Awais Naveed, aged 22, of Midhill Crescent, Sheffield, is charged with possession of a firearm, possession of ammunition and possession of a knife.
He appeared at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on Friday, August 2, and was remanded into custody. He will next appear at Sheffield Crown Court on August 30.