Boxer Chris Eubank Jr's trainer charged after gun found in luggage at Manchester Airport

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Boxer Chris Eubank Jr's trainer has been charged after a gun was found in luggage at Manchester Airport. Brian 'BoMac' McIntyre, 53, was arrested after armed officers based at the airport attended a departures lounge at Terminal 2 on Sunday morning.

The luggage involved was scanned after being checked-in, believed to be ahead of a flight to the US. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features. McIntyre has now been charged with possession of a firearm and possession of ammunition for a firearm without a certificate, Greater Manchester Police said in an update on Monday.

He appeared at Stockport magistrates court this morning, Monday, where he was remanded in custody, the force added. McIntyre is due to appear at the crown court next month.

In a statement, GMP said: "At around 10.45am on Sunday 3 September 2023, officers were called to reports of a possible firearm being found in hold luggage by airport staff at Manchester Airport. "After initial inspection by security staff, GMP officers attended, and the firearm was seized. "Subsequently, a 53-year-old man was arrested for possession of a firearm and was taken to custody for further questioning. "Brian McIntyre, 53, from the United States of America, was charged with possession of a firearm and possession of ammunition for a firearm without a certificate. "McIntyre attended Stockport magistrate's court this morning, where he was further remanded into custody. "He is next due to appear at Manchester Crown Court on Monday 9 October 2023." No further details have been revealed.