Man charged over gun found in house in Sheffield

A man has been charged after a gun was found during a police search of a house in Sheffield.
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Derby Street, Heeley

James Middlebrooke, aged 29, of Derby Street, Heeley, has been charged with possession of a loaded firearm and ammunition in a public place, two counts of burglary, one count of arson, possession of a Class B drug and the theft of a motor vehicle.

He was charged after a police raid of a property in Derby Street, Heeley.

Middlebrooke appeared before Sheffield magistrates on Saturday and was remanded in custody to appear before Sheffield Crown Court on Monday, October. 16.