Sheffield man charged after firearm found in city

A Sheffield man has appeared in court charged with possession of a firearm.
By Sophie Wills
Published 7th Aug 2020, 22:02 BST
Updated 8th Aug 2020, 11:57 BST
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Mohammed Junaid Maroof, 24, of Edgedale Road, Nether Edge, was arrested on August 5 and subsequently charged.

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A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Police said: “The charges relate to an incident in Sheffield on August 5 where a firearm was recovered.”

Police raided a house on Edgedale Road.Police raided a house on Edgedale Road.
Police raided a house on Edgedale Road.
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Maroof appeared before Shefffield Magistrates’ Court today and has been remanded into custody.

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