Man admits firearm charge in court appearance

A man arrested following an incident in the Lincolnshire village of New York today (Thursday) admitted a firearms charge when he appeared before Lincoln Crown Court.

Robert Farrington (65) who lived in New York, pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence as a result of the incident on September 9.

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Farrington, who is currently living at an address in Temple Hirst, Selby, North Yorkshire, was granted bail on condition that he does not enter Lincolnshire - except by prior appointment.

Recorder Simon King adjourned for the preparation of a probation report and Farrington will be sentenced on November 7.

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