Man charged with firearms offences in Cheadle

A Cheadle man has been charged with firearms offences following an incident near the town on Saturday 6th Februar.

Gregory Cashmore, 32, of Churchill Road, is charged with possession of a firearm whilst committing a schedule 1 offence (criminal damage), possession of a shotgun without a certificate, and threats to commit criminal damage. The charges relate to an incident at Harplow Lane, Cheadle on 6 February.

Cashmore has been remanded in custody to appear before magistrates in Newcastle-under-Lyme today (10 February).

Anyone with information is urged to contact Staffordshire Police on 101 or via social media referring to incident 26 of 6 February, or Crimestoppers anonymously via 0800 555111.