AN UNEMPLOYED man has appeared in court charged with possessing firearms and class A drugs.

Ian Pearson, aged 38 of Sherard Road, Eltham appeared at Woolwich Magistrates' Court yesterday (Jan 2) charged with possession of firearms with intent to cause fear or violence and resisting arrest with a firearm.

Pearson was also charged with two counts of threats to kill and possession of a bladed weapon, and possession of cocaine.

He will appear at Woolwich Crown Court on January 9.

  • Pearson was arrested after police were called to a disturbance in Sherard Road at approximately 12.30am on New Year's Day.