A 36-year-old woman has appeared in court after she was charged with possession of a firearm and ammunition.

Marie Pitman, of east Bristol, was arrested on Monday, March 3, by officers during a proactive policing operation in which a weapon was seized.

She was subsequently charged with possession of a firearm and possession of ammunition.

She appeared at Bristol Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, March 5, where she was bailed ahead of a hearing at Bristol Crown Court on Wednesday, April 9.