A MAN has been charged with firearms offences following an incident in Birkenhead.

Police were called to Lansdowne Road yesterday morning, to reports of a man brandishing a firearm in the street.

Daniel Rowlands was detained shortly after, along with a gas powered BB gun.

The 25-year-old, from Lansdowne Road was charged with possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence; and possession of an imitation firearm in a public place.

He has been remanded in custody to appear at Wirral Adult Remand Court this morning.