Five charged in connection with Gorefield attempted murder

Officers were called to Leverington Common at about 1.55am on 31 May following reports that a man had been shot

Luton Magistrates Court
Author: Amber RoderickPublished 22nd Jul 2026
Last updated 22nd Jul 2026

Five people are due to appear in court today (Wednesday 22 July 2026) in connection with the attempted murder of a man in Gorefield, near Wisbech.

Officers were called to Leverington Common at about 1.55am on 31 May following reports that a man had been shot.

Paramedics attended and the victim, a man in his 20s, was taken to hospital with serious injuries. Officers say he remains in a critical but stable condition.

The following people have since been charged:

  • Jesse Hughes, 31, of St Thomas’ Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, with attempted murder, possession of a firearm and perverting the course of justice
  • Billy Cameron, 21, of Grosvenor Road, Basildon, Essex, with conspiracy to murder and perverting the course of justice
  • Brandon Walsh, 29, of Long Riding, Basildon, Essex, with conspiracy to murder and perverting the course of justice
  • Eleanor Warren, 30, of Willingham Gardens, Flitton, Bedfordshire, with perverting the course of justice
  • Leah Foley, 34, of Byrd Court, Basildon, with assisting an offender

All five have been remanded in custody and are due to appear at Luton Magistrates’ Court today (22 July 2026).

A 35-year-old man from March, who was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, has been released on police bail and is due to return to Thorpe Wood Police Station on 31 August.

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