Alleged far-right extremist in court on gun charge

A suspected far-right extremist has appeared in court accused of having a pistol.

Szymon Zgierski, 21, from Morecambe, Lancashire, is charged with possession of a firearm on 17 January.

The Old Bailey was told police had searched his room and found an imitation firearm that could readily be converted and while there, officers also uncovered items associated with far right and neo-Nazi groups including flags, it was alleged.

At a preliminary hearing, Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb remanded the defendant into custody and said the case would be next heard at Preston Crown Court on 15 May for a plea hearing.

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