Police have today named a man charged with firearms and drug offences.
Joseph Bassey, of Hale Gate Road in Widnes, was charged with possession of criminal property, assault and possession of a firearm. The 38-year-old has also been charged with two counts of possession with intent to supply class A drugs (cocaine and MDMA) and two counts of possession of a firearm and ammunition in a public place.
Cheshire Police said the charges relate to an arrest made on Saturday, May 27, following reports of a domestic incident on Hale Gate Road, Widnes.
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Bassey appeared at Chester Magistrates' Court on Monday, May 29, where he was remanded in custody. He is next set to appear at Liverpool Crown Court on Monday, June 26.
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