Video: Man in court after gun threat outside Doncaster taxi office
Video shows the man clutching the weapon outside the city centre cab firm
A man has appeared in court after he was caught on camera brandishing a gun outside a Doncaster taxi office.
Police were called following the incident outside Ace Cabs in Sunny Bar in Doncaster city centre on Saturday night.
CCTV shows the man raising the weapon and reportedly making threats towards an employee as he passes.
A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “A 42-year-old man has been charged with possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence following an incident in Doncaster city centre on Saturday night (5 September).
“Stephen Swallow, of The Avenue, Doncaster, was arrested by officers after allegedly being in possession of a BB gun.
“Swallow appeared before Doncaster Magistrates' Court yesterday (7 September) and has been remanded in custody ahead of his next appearance at Sheffield Crown Court on 5 October.”