A 48-year-old man has been charged in connection with a video circulating online that shows a man with a suspected firearm. The footage, posted on social media, depicts a driver for Belfast taxi firm FonaCab pointing what appears to be a gun.
The man was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of several offences. He is charged with possession of a firearm or imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, threats to kill, and common assault. Additionally, he faces a charge of possessing a Class A controlled drug.
The accused is due to appear before Laganside Magistrates' Court on Saturday. FonaCab confirmed on Thursday that it had terminated the employment of the driver involved in the video. A company spokesperson said it was liaising with the Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) Northern Ireland and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI).
