Two people charged in connection with firearms offences

Two people are due to appear before magistrates today (Tuesday, July 11) after being charged with firearms and drug offences.

Stephen Howard and Louise Marian Elford are due before Northampton Magistrates’ Court following the execution of a warrant at an address in Higham Ferrers yesterday (Monday, July 10).

Howard, aged 18, of The Hedges, Higham Ferrers, was arrested and subsequently charged with possession of a section 5 firearm, cannabis cultivation and possession of a bladed article in a private place.

Elford, aged 42, of The Hedges, Higham Ferrers, was also arrested during the search warrant and subsequently charged with possession of a section 5 firearm and permitting her address to be used for cannabis cultivation.