A MAN has been charged in connection with a firearm incident that took place in Camborne last week. 

Police were called to Basset Road in Camborne at 1:35pm on Friday, November 24, following reports of an incident involving a man who was believed to be in possession of a gun making threats. 

During the incident, the man reportedly threatened another man in the street before leaving the scene.  Both local and firearms officers attended the scene.

A search of the area was carried out and a handgun was recovered from a location close to the railway. Following the discovery, two men were arrested in connection with the incident on suspicion of offences under the Firearms Act.

Police have now confirmed that Jack Sejas, aged 25, from Newquay, has been charged with possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. Sejas is due to appear at Bodmin Magistrates’ Court today (Monday, November 27). 

Another 33-year-old man from Camborne was arrested on suspicion of being in possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life or enable another to do so. He has since been released under investigation pending further enquiries. 

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Jack Sejas, aged 25, from Newquay, has been charged with possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence . He is due to appear at Bodmin Magistrates’ Court on Monday 27 November.

"A 33-year-old man from Camborne was arrested on suspicion of being in possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life or enable another to do so. He was later released under investigation pending further enquiries."