Man named after zombie knife and cocaine found inside house

A suspect has been named after a zombie knife and cocaine was found inside a house. The 20-year-old man was charged as part of ongoing work to tackle county lines drug dealing, police said.

On Monday, November 11, officers arrested Shaun Connolly, 20, of Moscow Drive, Tuebrook. They seized a zombie knife and cocaine following a search of an address.

Connolly has since been charged with being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine, possession with intent to supply cocaine and possession of an offensive weapon. He has been remanded into custody and will appear at Wirral Magistrates' Court today, Tuesday, November 12.

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