A MAN has been charged after allegedly using a firearm in Bury.

Amar Zaraf, aged 32 and of Walmersley Road in Bury, has been charged with possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and dangerous driving.

He has been remanded to HMP Manchester and is due to appear at Manchester Crown Court on Tuesday, November 14.

The charges relate to an incident that occurred on Saturday, September 23 in Kershaw Street near Bury town centre.