A MAN from Helensburgh has appeared in court charged with possession of an offensive weapon after a Taser was allegedly found at his home.

Police officers attended an address in Townhead Road around 9am on Friday, January 10 with a search warrant.

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Once within the property, a search allegedly resulted in the recovery of the prohibited weapon.

The 60-year-old householder is understood to be due to appear at Dumbarton Sheriff Court in early February.

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