‘Delighted’: Police react as Birmingham teenager jailed for gun possession

A teenager has been jailed for more than four years after police discovered a loaded handgun and ammunition while executing a warrant at a property in Birmingham. The 17-year-old, who can’t be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm and ammunition and was jailed for four years and three months at Birmingham Crown Court on Thursday (May 9).

He was arrested in Winson Green after officers carried out a warrant at a home on December 14 last year. A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: “We discovered a loaded handgun at the property. Checks confirmed it to be a live and viable weapon and he was subsequently charged and remanded into custody.”

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Detective Sergeant Nick McCullogh, from the major crime team, added: “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 officers via Live Chat on the West Midlands Police website or by calling 101. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.