Man charged with firearms offences after raids in Doncaster and Rotherham

A loaded shotgun was seized following searches last week

Author: Matt SoanesPublished 29th Oct 2024
Last updated 29th Oct 2024

A man has been charged with firearms offences after a loaded shotgun was seized following raids in Doncaster and Rotherham last week.

Officers targeted properties in the Conisbrough and Swallownest areas last Friday morning (October 25).

A 33-year-old man was arrested in Conisbrough and charged with possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life and possessing a firearm of length less than 30cm.

He has been remanded into custody ahead of an appearance at Sheffield Crown Court on November 20.

A 29-year-old woman, also arrested in Conisbrough on suspicion of firearms and drug offences, has been bailed pending further enquiries.

A 25-year-old woman was arrested in Swallownest on suspicion of aggravated burglary and firearm offences. She has been released on bail.

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