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An Elvis impersonator who sparked a police manhunt in Cornwall has appeared in court and admitted firearms charges. | An Elvis impersonator who sparked a police manhunt in Cornwall has appeared in court and admitted firearms charges. |
Derrel Weaver, 60, was at the centre of an armed police search after a domestic incident at his farmhouse home in Widegates in June. | |
At Truro Crown Court, he pleaded guilty to 11 out of 14 charges put to him via video link. | At Truro Crown Court, he pleaded guilty to 11 out of 14 charges put to him via video link. |
He will be sentenced at Exeter Crown Court in October. | He will be sentenced at Exeter Crown Court in October. |
The charges related to the possession of prohibited firearms and ammunition without certificates. | The charges related to the possession of prohibited firearms and ammunition without certificates. |
During the search for him, police locked down the village for about 24 hours and the local primary school was also shut. | |
After he handed himself to the police, Weaver was charged with the unlawful possession of a firearm - a revolver - without the permission of the Secretary of State. | |
After he was arrested, two firearms were recovered nearby, officers said at the time. | |
The tree surgeon, who is also a motorbike fanatic, has been receiving medical treatment while on remand in Exeter Prison. |
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