Man remanded into custody after court appearance in connection with Lechlade shooting
Ben Renyolds, 28, has been charged with offences including attempted murder
A man has been remanded in custody after appearing in court charged in connection with a firearm discharge in Lechlade.
Ben Reynolds, 28, from Springfield Road in Quenington, has been charged with multiple offences, including attempted murder, possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, and possession of a shotgun without a certificate.
Renyolds appeared at Cheltenham Magistrates Court today (April 22nd) and was remanded into custody ahead of his next hearing at Gloucester Crown Court on Friday (April 24th).
Gloucestershire Police say the charges relate to an incident on Monday (April 20th) on Butler's Field, with officers called at around 7.10pm to a report a man had shot another man who was sat stationary in his vehicle.
The victim, a man aged in his 30s, managed to drive a short distance before entering a property where he was located by emergency services.
The victim sustained serious injuries in the incident and he remains in hospital in a stable condition.
The force made a mandatory referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) due to prior police contact with those involved in the incident.
However, the IOPC has since referred the matter back to the Force to handle in a reasonable and proportionate manner, with no formal direction to investigate.
Inspector Philippa Moore, from the Cotswolds Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: "I don't underestimate how frightening this incident would have been for those involved and living nearby.
"My team will continue to carry out reassurance patrols and I'd encourage anyone with concerns to speak to our neighbourhood team.
"My colleagues in CID have worked tirelessly investigating this incident since it happened in order to secure charges quickly, with a suspect now remanded in custody and facing court proceedings. I hope that brings some reassurance to those who have been impacted by what's happened."