Man charged following investigation into Glock handgun in Sefton

A man has been charged after a handgun was found at an address in Bootle.

On 27 August last year officers carried out a warrant at an address in Bootle, and following a search found a Glock handgun which was made safe and was forensically tested.

Yesterday (Wednesday 29 April) Thomas Day, 49 years, of no fixed address, has been charged with possession of a firearm.

He has been remanded into custody to appear at South Sefton Magistrates Court today, Thursday 30 April.

Detective Inspector Chris Clark, from the Firearms Investigation Team, said: “This year Merseyside has seen three shootings, which is projected to be the lowest year on record.

“We understand the devastation that one firearm can cause in our communities, and we use all available powers to target and bring to justice those who supply, store, possess and use firearms. 

“Merseyside Police is relentless in responding to intelligence in relation to gun crime, and information provided by communities affected is vital in reducing the threat, risk and harm caused by gun crime.

“We urge anyone with information to come forward to police, anonymously via Crimestoppers, or by speaking to local authorities.”

If you have got any information about the use or storage of weapons please contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X @MerPolCC or on Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’.

 You can also report information via our website: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ or call 101.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously In an emergency always call 999.