Coventry man charged with firearm offences

Police said searches were carried out at a property yesterday (October 14) and more than a dozen weapons of different types were recovered

Author: Lizzie CouttsPublished 15th Oct 2025

Police in Coventry have charged a man with firearms offences after weapons were recovered.

Simon Chisolm, 70, was charged with possession of an imitation firearm with intent.

Police said they received a call reporting a man in possession of a firearm in South Ridge on Monday (13 Oct).

Yesterday, searches were carried out at a property and more than a dozen weapons of different types were recovered.

Chisolm was remanded to appear at Coventry Magistrates Court today.

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