Two men will appear in court after the weapons were uncovered
Chester Road in Stretford(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Police have issued an update after a gun and a machete were found following reports of youths ‘riding bikes with weapons’ on Friday (July 4).
Police responded to a call around 11pm from a member of the public concerned about youths riding electric bikes with weapons, GMP said.
In an update, the force said two men have now been charged after police uncovered a firearm and machete from a house on Chester Road in Stretford.
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Demario Griffiths, 20, of Cornbrook Park Road, Trafford, has been charged with possession of a firearm. Levaughan Deans, 22, of Stamford Street, Trafford has been charged with possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.
They have been remanded into custody ahead of an appearance at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court on Monday (July 7).
Another two men, both aged 18, and a woman, aged 37, were also arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm. They have all been bailed on conditions. One of the men was remanded into custody in relation to a breach of a civil injunction.
Trafford North Neighbourhood Inspector Scott Wolstenholme said: “We have removed two dangerous weapons from the streets due to a swift response from our neighbourhood officers with support from specialist force resources.
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“An investigation has been launched by Trafford CID alongside our district Challenger Team, focused on dismantling serious crime in our communities, which has led to several property searches as part of enquiries. I would like to reassure the local community that we do not believe there to be a wider threat as a result of these recoveries.
“I want to thank the public for their vigilance in reporting suspicious behaviour and ask anyone with concerns around criminality to get in touch with your local neighbourhood team via the Your Area pages on our website.”
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