Man charged with rape in Birmingham

An 18-year-old man arrested on Monday for carrying a firearm has now been charged.

Elijah Delaney, of Auckland Drive, Birmingham, has been charged with possession of a firearm and possession of ammunition.

He is due to appear at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court today

The charge relates to an incident in Shard End around 9pm on Monday 1 August.

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