Teen jailed after police seize loaded gun from Winson Green home

A teenager has been jailed after police seized a loaded gun and ammunition from a city home. Officers carried out a raid at a property in Winson Green on December 14 last year.

A 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was arrested following the discovery. Checks confirmed the handgun was live and a viable weapon, police said.

The teenager was charged and remanded into custody. He pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm and ammunition at Birmingham Crown Court on Thursday, May 9.

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He was jailed for four years and three months. Det Sgt Nick McCullogh, of West Midlands Police, said: “We are delighted to have taken another weapon off the streets of Birmingham.

"We work really hard to arrest and bring to justice the most serious criminals in our region. Those with access to firearms represent a real threat, so it’s always pleasing to take live weapons off the streets.

"We don’t underestimate the harm that firearms can cause to communities and thank the community for their help in providing information to us. I would urge anyone with information on those involved in gun crime to please get in touch so that we can continue to take action.”

To report gun crime contact the force by calling 101. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.