Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police
A man has appeared at Cumbria Magistrates’ Court today (Tuesday, 3 October), charged with a number of firearms offences, following an investigation by the Metropolitan Police.
David Huber, 60 (22.06.63) of North Stainmore, Cumbria was charged yesterday, 2 October, with:
– Possession of a bladed article, contrary to Sections 139(1) & (6) of the Criminal Justice Act (CJA) 1988;
– Possession of an offensive weapon, contrary to Section 141 (1) of the CJA 1988;
– Three counts of possession of ammunition without holding a firearm certificate, contrary to Section 1 of the Firearms Act 1968;
– Possession of a weapon subject to general prohibition, contrary to Section 5 (1)(b) and Schedule 6 of the Firearms Act 1968.
He has been bailed to appear at Carlisle Crown Court on 3 November, for a plea and case management hearing.
On 2 May 2023, police officers detained a man after he approached the gates of Buckingham Palace and threw a number of items into the Palace grounds.