Gareth Walker, who turned himself into the police earlier this month after the police posted a ‘Wanted Bulletin’ for him, appeared in the magistrate court on Tuesday to answer a charge of illegally possessing firearm and ammunition.

Following his ‘not guilty’ plea, the magistrate ordered that he be remanded at HM Prison until the trial date of September 16.

The prosecution has indicated that it will call a total of five witnesses when the case resumes in four months.

The police have advised the court that on March 20, 2025, they intercepted Walker on the Friar’s Hill road and it was discovered that he had a firearm along with five rounds of 45 mm ammunition without being the holder of a firearms licence.

Meanwhile, Walker may apply to the High Court for bail if he wishes.