Sale man charged over gun found at rat infested nursery in Salford
A man has been charged with firearm and drug offenses after police discovered a weapon at a vacant nursery in Salford. The nursery had previously been closed by environmental health inspectors due to a rat infestation.
Why it matters
The discovery of a firearm in a former childcare facility raises significant public safety concerns in the local community.
Image caption, Police were called to Mini Fingers nursery, in Irlam, on Wednesday, days after it was shut down over rats
A man has been charged with firearm and drug offences after a gun was found at a nursery which had been closed down over a rat infestation.
The weapon was found at Mini Fingers nursery on Liverpool Road in Irlam, Salford, on Wednesday, days after it was shut down by environmental health.
Greater Manchester Police previously said the investigation was unrelated to the nursery's closure.
Christopher Maxwell, 38, of Sale, has been charged with possession of a firearm, possession of ammunition without a certificate and possession of cocaine.
He was due to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court earlier.
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