Police have named a suspected gun owner after finding a shotgun and other weapons in a house.
Detectives have charged Daniel Begley with possession of a shotgun, possession of a shotgun when prohibited and possession of an air weapon when prohibited.
The 30-year-old was arrested at Brandearth Hey, Stockbridge Village, on Thursday, April 30, after police seized a shotgun, a replica handgun and a machete.
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The weapons were found at an address on Earp Street, Garston.
Six other men were arrested for firearms offences but have since been released under investigation.
A Merseyside police spokesperson said: "We have charged a man with firearms offences in connection with a firearms recovery in Garston.
"On Monday 19 April police executed a warrant at an address on Earp Street and recovered a shotgun, a replica handgun and a machete.
"Six men were arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm and have since been released under investigation pending further enquiries.
"Following a police investigation, yesterday (Thursday 30 April), Daniel Begley, 30, of no fixed address was arrested at an address on Brandearth Hey, Stockbridge Village.
"He has now been charged with possession of a shotgun, possession of a shotgun when prohibited and possession of an air weapon when prohibited.
"He was remanded in custody and will appear at Wirral Adult Remand Court this morning (Friday 1 October)."
