Suspect charged with firearms offences following fatal M62 shooting

A man will appear in court tomorrow charged with firearms offences following an "pre-planned" operation earlier this week in which a man was shot dead by police at an M62 slip road.

Moshin Amin, 30, from Broomer Street, Dewsbury, was charged with firearms offences related to a loaded semi-automatic handgun capable of firing 9mm ammunition.

He will appear before Leeds magistrates tomorrow morning (Friday January 6) charged with possession of a firearm with intent to cause of fear of violence, possession of a sound moderator and possession of ammunition.

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He has been detained in police custody to appear before the court tomorrow.

Two other men aged 37 and 26 who were also arrested on the evening of January 2 have been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

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