A MAN has been charged with possessing a firearm near the home of the former Prime Minister Tony Blair.

Police confirmed Kutjim Nurka, 56, of Danes Court, Wembley, was arrested outside Mr Blair's home in Connaught Street, Westminster, on Monday last week (Dec 7).

He appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court the following Wednesday (Dec 9).

Mr Nurka was remanded in custody and will appear at Southwark Crown Court on February 12.