A man has been charged in connection with a firearms incident near a betting shop.

Following an investigation by Thames Valley Police, Reece Taylor, aged 32, of no fixed abode, was charged yesterday (Monday, March 11) after the incident in Headington last week.

He was charged with one count of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

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The charge relates to an incident in which police were called to near the Betfred store at The Slade and on Leiden Road at around 6pm last Tuesday (March 5).

Taylor appeared before Oxford Magistrates’ Court today (Tuesday, March 12) and was remanded in custody.

He is next due to appear at Oxford Crown Court next month on Friday, April 12.