DERRY — The lawyer for Derry Mayor Kevin Gross said Friday that Gross has resigned less than a week after being accused of pointing a gun at kids in a park.

The 38-year-old mayor turned over more than 50 guns on a district judge’s order.

He is accused of assault, reckless endangerment and harassment.

Defense lawyer Timothy Andrews said Gross denies the allegations but stepped down because he felt the case was detracting from his ability to govern.

Police say Gross also pointed the gun at three teenage girls who were bystanders and told them to put their phones and other belongings on a bench.