A GREENFIELD man has admitted being in possession of a handgun during an appearance at Manchester Crown Court.

Jonathan Fidler, aged 20 years, of Grove Street, pleaded guilty to charges of possessing a firearm, namely a handgun, with intent to cause a person to believe that unlawful violence would be used against them or another, possessing a quantity of a class B drug with intent to supply and section 47 assault.

According to GMP Saddleworth and Lees he was remanded in custody until February when he will reappear for sentencing.