Wednesbury armed police drama: Man in court over 'replica musket threat to neighbour'
A man who allegedly threatened his neighbour with a replica musket, sparking an armed police raid, has appeared in court.
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Michael Hill, aged 48, was charged with possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.
The charge came after he was arrested in Short Street, Wednesbury, on Monday.
Armed officers swarmed on a house following reports someone had been threatened with a firearm.
Unemployed Hill, of Short Street, Wednesbury, appeared at a short hearing at Dudley Magistrates Court yesterday but did not enter a plea.
He was released on conditional bail and is due to appear next at Wolverhampton Crown Court on October 10.
