Second man charged with attempted murder after Yeovil firearms incident

The charges relate to an incident in which a firearm was discharged at the Lufton Trading Estate on Wednesday 1 October

Author: Lizzie CouttsPublished 6th Nov 2025

A second man has been charged in connection with a firearms incident in Yeovil last month.

Junior Renford, from Charlton in London, is facing charges of attempted murder, possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life / enable another to do so, and possession of a firearm while prohibited.

The charges relate to an incident in which a firearm was discharged at the Lufton Trading Estate on Wednesday 1 October.

Avon and Somerset Police say there were no reported injuries.

The 33-year-old appeared before Yeovil Magistrates’ Court on Monday 20 October and was remanded in custody.

He will next appear at Taunton Crown Court on Monday 17 November.

A 30-year-old man from Yeovil is also on remand having been charged with attempted murder and firearm offences for the same incident last month.

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