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2 Men Charged After Firearms and Ammunition Found in Dovecot
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News  |  Mon - September 1, 2025 6:47 pm  |  Article Hits:184  |  A+ | a-

MERSEYSIDE Police has charged 2 men with firearms offences following a warrant in Dovecot this weekend.

On Saturday, 30 August 2025, officers carried out a warrant at an address in Brenchley Close, seizing a suspected Uzi; a suspected self-loading pistol; ammunition; and cannabis. 2 men were detained at the scene.

Paul Wilson, 37, of no fixed abode; and Paul Wilson, 60, of Brenchley Close, have been charged with the following offences:-
2 counts of Possession of a firearm
2 counts of Possession of ammunition 
Possession of cannabis

Both were remanded into custody to appear at Liverpool Magistrates Court this morning:- Monday, 1 September 2025.

Detective Inspector Chris Clark from our Firearms Investigation Team said:- “This is an ongoing investigation, but I would also like to take this opportunity to ask that anyone with information about the storage, possession or use of firearms come forward. Every weapon removed from circulation makes our communities safer."

Contact Merseyside Police via X @MerPolCC or on Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’. You can also report information via their website or call:- 101.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on:- 0800 555 111, or via their website here. In an emergency always call:- 999.

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