Three Men Charged After Handgun and Machete Seized at Yardley House Party
Three men have appeared in court and been remanded in custody after police seized a handgun and a machete following reports of trouble at a house party in Yardley, Birmingham.
Police Response to Anti-Social Behaviour
West Midlands Police were called to Whittington Oval in Yardley on Saturday, April 4, after concerns were raised about a gathering at an address. Officers responded to reports of anti-social behaviour at the location.
Upon arrival, a BMW left the scene and failed to stop for police. Special constables later observed two men exiting the vehicle a short distance away. Following an area search, the two men were found hiding behind another car.
Weapons and Drugs Discovered
During the search, officers discovered a machete and a bag containing a handgun hidden under a bush. The two men were arrested at the scene.
The BMW was stopped nearby, and a search of the vehicle led to the discovery of a quantity of cannabis. The driver of the vehicle was also arrested.
Charges and Court Appearance
Alseny Camara, 21, and Emmanuel Popoola, 20, both from Birmingham, along with Julian Donken, 20, from Nottingham, were all charged with multiple offences following the incident.
The charges include:
- Possession of a firearm
- Possession of ammunition
- Possession with intent to supply Class-B drugs
- Possession of a blade
All three men appeared for their first hearing at Birmingham Magistrates' Court on April 6, where they were remanded in custody ahead of a further hearing scheduled for next month.
Police Statement
A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: "Three men have been charged after we were called to reports of anti-social behaviour and then seized weapons in Yardley over the weekend."
The spokesperson added: "We're currently running Operation Target which sees us take a defiant stand against a range of serious and organised crime offences."
The incident highlights ongoing police efforts to combat serious crime in the Birmingham area, with weapons and drugs seizures forming part of targeted operations against organised criminal activity.
