A WARRANT has been issued for a Honiton man, accused of owning shotguns without licence, after he failed to attend court.

A WARRANT has been issued for a Honiton man, accused of owning shotguns without licence, after he failed to attend court.

Gordon John Courtney, 55, of Charles Road, faces two charges of possessing guns - a Cauro and Lanber - from January 7 to 27. He was due to appear at Central Devon Magistrates' Court on Thursday, April 16, and the court ordered the warrant when he did not show up.