Man charged following shooting at Wigan home

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A man has been charged after shots were fired during an early hours bust-up at a Wigan home.

Police were called to a property on Heath Street, Golborne, just before 1am on Saturday December 9 to reports of a disturbance and a firearm being discharged.

A man in his 60s was arrested on suspicion of firearms offences.

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During the search of the property, two shotguns were also found and taken away for forensic examination.

David Farrington, 67, of Heath Street, Golborne, has been charged with possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

He has been remanded in custody to appear at Wigan Magistrates' Court on Monday (December 11).