A 42-year-old Doncaster man has been charged after police say he brandished a BB gun outside a city-centre taxi office.
Stephen Swallow, of The Avenue, Doncaster, appeared at Doncaster Magistrates’ Court on 7 September 2026. He was remanded in custody ahead of a further hearing at Sheffield Crown Court on 5 October.
What police say happened
South Yorkshire Police said officers were called after an incident outside Ace Cabs in Sunny Bar on Saturday night, 5 September.
CCTV footage published by the Doncaster Free Press appears to show a man raising a weapon and making threats towards an employee as he walks past.
A force spokesperson said Swallow was charged with possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence after allegedly being in possession of a BB gun.