Man arrested as gun recovered in Coventry

We've arrested a man after recovering a gun in Coventry.

Traffic officers spotted a suspected stolen motorbike at just after 6.15pm yesterday (17 January).

It was stopped in Proffitt Avenue and a 23-year-old man was detained.

We found a bag nearby and a viable, loaded firearm was seized. We've carried out further connected searches and recovered a cartridge and counterfeit money.

The man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm, theft of a motor vehicle and driving offences. He remains in custody for questioning.

We're running Operation Target as part of our drive to take weapons off the streets and tackle serious and organised crime: Operation Target | West Midlands Police