A TEENAGE boy is due in court after being caught with a handgun In Buckinghamshire.

The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared in Wycombe Magistrates Court earlier this month charged with one count of possessing a firearm without a certificate.

He was caught in Aylesbury with the handgun on April 27 this year. It is unknown specifically where he was caught with the firearm or why he had it.

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However, the teen has pleaded guilty to the offence and is due to be sentenced on June 16 at the same court.

The sentencing was delayed so a pre-sentence report could be prepared.