A MAN is due in court for allegedly possessing an air gun in the middle of a street in Reading.

Richard Morland, of Eskin Close, Tilehurst, has been charged with possessing a loaded/unloaded air weapon in a public place.

The 36-year-old allegedly had a UX Tornado CO2 BB Revolver in his possession while being in Eddleston Way, Reading on October 31 last year.

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It is unknown whether the air gun was loaded or not or what Morland was allegedly doing with it.

Morland’s case was due to be heard at Reading Magistrates Court on Tuesday (February 21) but this has now been adjourned until Wednesday, March 1.