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Gun Found at Salford Daycare Amid Rat Infestation Closure
10 Oct
Summary
- A firearm and ammunition were discovered at a Salford nursery.
- The nursery had recently been ordered to shut down due to a rat infestation.
- A man was charged with firearms and drug offenses following the raid.
Officers from Greater Manchester Police recently executed a raid at Mini Fingers Day Nursery in Salford. Acting on intelligence, they discovered a gun and a substantial amount of ammunition within the premises on Liverpool Road in Irlam. This police operation followed an unrelated closure of the nursery due to a severe rat infestation. The nursery had been issued a prohibition order by Salford Council's environmental health department on October 2nd. Parents were informed of the permanent closure via email, citing business struggles. Following the discovery of the weapon and ammunition, two men were arrested. Christopher Maxwell, aged 38, has been charged with possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, and possession of cocaine. He has been remanded into custody to appear in court. A second man, in his 50s, was bailed pending further inquiries.
