A suspected far-right extremist has appeared at the Old Bailey accused of having a pistol.

Szymon Zgierski, 21, from Morecambe, is charged with possession of a firearm on January 17.

The court was told police had searched his room and found an imitation firearm that could readily be converted.

While there, officers also uncovered items associated with far right and neo-Nazi groups including flags, it was alleged.

At a preliminary hearing on Friday, Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb said the case would be heard at Preston Crown Court.

She set a plea hearing for May 15 and a provisional trial from July 20.

The defendant was remanded into custody.

Morecambe man appears in court accused of firearm offence after alleged far-right material found