Heathrow Stun Gun Arrest: Accused In Court

A Durham man appeared in court yesterday accused of having an illegal stun gun at Heathrow Airport after stepping off an international flight.

Tony O'Brien, 26, of Carr House Mews, Consett, wa stopped at Terminal Four by UK Border Agency officers.

He is charged with possessing a firearm, namely a stun gun, which was disguised as another object on April 18 and is alternatively charged with possessing a weapon designed or adapted to discharge an electrical charge.

O'Brien was bailed unconditionally at Isleworth Crown Court to return on October 31 for a plea and case management hearing.