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Man in court after homes evacuated in Pensnett siege

A 36-year-old man appeared in court charged with possession of an imitation firearm after a police incident that saw homes in a Pensnett street evacuated.

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Police at the scene of an incident at Hodnet Drive, Pensnett

Jake Farmer, aged 36 of Hodnet Drive, Pensnett, has been charged with criminal damage, possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and attempt common assault on an emergency worker.

Farmer appeared before Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court on September 13.

He is due to appear at Wolverhampton Crown Court on October 11.

It comes after police were called to Hodnet Drive at around 11pm on Saturday.

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