Multiple weapons charges brought against 59-year-old Cradley Heath man

Officers are remaining at the scene today while they continue to search the property

A man has been charged after police recovered a large number of weapons from an address in Cradley Heath.

Officers from West Midlands Police had been carrying out searches at an address in Primrose Close, where they recovered firearms and ammunition as well as several hand grenades and other weapons.

Carl Andrews has been charged with multiple weapons offences.

The 59-year-old was remanded in custody and is set to appear before Wolverhampton Magistrates Court today (July 23).

Enquiries are ongoing and there is not thought to be any wider threat to the community.

Officers are remaining at the scene today while they continue to search the property.

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