Man charged in connection with gunshots incident in Clarksfield

Police were called to reports of a firearms discharge at a house on Prince Edward Avenue

Greater Manchester Police officers in Oldham have secured charges in connection with a firearms discharge incident.

At 1am yesterday (Tuesday), police were called to reports of a firearms discharge at a house on Prince Edward Avenue in Clarksfield.

Stefan Ion (aged 36) of Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, has been charged with possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and affray.

A man and a woman have been bailed in connection with this incident.

Detective Inspector Clare Harrison, from GMP's Oldham district, said: “We are committed to taking firearms off our streets and you can be confident that if you report any information relating to suspected possession or offences, we will take immediate action as we continue to ensure Oldham is a safe place to live and work.

“We have specialist officers across the force who are proactively tackling firearms enabled criminality, and your local neighbourhood officers will continue to be in the area for community reassurance.

"If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to speak to them.”

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