Man denies kidnap and possessing firearm in town

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Thomas Pasquariello will stand trial in January

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An 18-year-old man has denied kidnap and possession of a firearm in a town.

Essex Police said it received reports of a gun being discharged in Barn Mead, Harlow, on 31 July.

Thomas Pasquariello, of Westmill Road in Ware, Hertfordshire, denied kidnap, threatening a person with an offensive weapon, possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, and assault by beating.

He is due to face a trial at Chelmsford Crown Court in January.

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