A CHARITY boss who pleaded guilty to a string of firearms offences has been told he may face further charges.

James Jones, known as Rod, who ran Convoy Aid Romania to deliver goods to needy people, was due to be sentenced for two counts of possessing a firearm when prohibited, as well as charges of possessing a prohibited firearm and a rifled gun.

But the prosecution did not accept the basis for his pleas, and a further hearing to resolve the issue will take place next year.

Harry Hadfield, prosecuting, also said the Crown Prosecution Service was considering bringing further charges against the defendant and a decision will be made in the coming weeks.

Judge Stephen Ashurst, sitting at Teesside Crown Court, adjourned the case to January 30.

The 71-year-old defendant, who appeared in court via video link, has previously also pleaded guilty to possessing more than £26,000 in criminal property and fraudulently evading duty worth more than £19,000.

Jones, of Douglas Street, Middlesbrough, previously denied two other counts of possessing a firearm when prohibited, as well as charges of possessing prohibited ammunition and possessing ammunition without a firearms certificate.

Jones has run Convoy Aid Romania for almost three decades.