Birmingham gunman jailed after police find pistol and bullets down his trousers

A man who pointed a loaded gun at a friend’s head during a heated row has been jailed after police officers found a firearm hidden down his trousers.

Kevin Harrison was drinking with a pal at his flat in Dovey Tower, Nechells, on 11 February earlier this year when he accused him of having an affair with his partner.

As tempers flared, Harrison disturbingly produced a black pistol from a holdall and pointed it towards the victim saying “I’ll shoot you”.

Luckily, Harrison’s 54-year-old victim managed to escape and raise the alarm with police.

West Midlands Police officers arrived minutes later and were shocked to discover 40-year-old Harrison with the gun along with 23 rounds of ammunition wrapped in a carrier bag stuffed down his pants.

A police ballistics experts examined the firearm and found it to be a viable 380 Glock pistol.

Harrison went on to admit possessing a firearm and ammunition and was jailed for six years and eight months at Birmingham Crown Court on Friday (4 Sept).

Investigating officer, Detective Constable Steve Lewis from force CID, said: “Harrison and the victim were friends at the time but during the argument the victim told us he genuinely feared his life was about to end.

“The gun was pointed at his head and he believed it was loaded.

“We got officers to the scene quickly and caught Harrison with the gun and ammunition.

“It was always going to be difficult for him to explain why he had an illegal handgun and 9mm bullets hidden down his trousers – and he went on to admit his guilt in court.

“This was a significant recovery, a lethal weapon and several live bullets taken off the streets and potentially saving lives.”