Luton man charged with eight offences including possession of a firearm

A man has been charged with eight offences, including drugs supply and possession of a firearm.

Lybia Assoba, 31, of Corncastle Road, Luton, has also been charged with a serious assault.

Assoba was arrested following an incident in Townsley Close, Luton on Sunday, April 19.

He has subsequently been charged with the following offences:

- Wound / inflict grievous bodily harm without intent

- Possession with intent to supply cocaine

- Possession with intent to supply heroin

- Possession of a prohibited firearm

- Possession of ammunition for a firearm without a certificate

- Possession of cannabis

- Criminal damage

- Contravention of the restrictions on movement during the coronavirus emergency period

Assoba appeared at Luton Magistrates’ Court today (Tuesday) where he was remanded into custody until a future court hearing in May.

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