Two men in court over Gorse Hill shooting which left man with life-changing injuries

A trial is scheduled to begin on 2nd November at Swindon Crown Court

Author: Lizzie CouttsPublished 19th Oct 2026

Two men have appeared in court in connection with a shooting in the Gorse Hill area of Swindon, which left a man with life-changing injuries.

A 34-year-old man was injured on St Paul's Street just before 9pm on 19th June.

19-year-old Dylan Anthony and 20-year-old Kyron Anthony, both of Milton Road, Swindon, appeared at Swindon Crown Court On Friday ( 16th October).

The pair are charged with attempted murder, causing grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

Dylan Anthony pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

He pleaded not guilty to attempted murder.

Kyron Anthony pleaded not guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

He had previously pleaded not guilty to possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and to attempted murder.

A trial is scheduled to begin on 2nd November at Swindon Crown Court.

Eight people were initially arrested following the shooting.

Police say the remaining six people have since been released with no further action.

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