Boxing trainer accused of having gun in hold luggage at Manchester Airport

McIntyre is Chris Eubank Junior’s trainer, and had been in the UK for his fight with Liam Smith

Boxing trainer Brian McIntyre has been charged with possession of a firearm as he prepared to board a flight at Manchester Airport (Nick Potts/PA)

A boxing trainer has been charged with possession of a firearm as he prepared to board a flight at Manchester Airport.

Brian McIntyre appeared at Stockport Magistrates’ Court on Monday after the weapon was allegedly found in hold luggage, Greater Manchester Police said.