Brothers plead guilty over Gorse Hill shooting in Swindon

Both men are due to be sentenced at Swindon Crown Court in December

Dylan Anthony (left) and Kyron Anthony (right)
Author: Lizzie CouttsPublished 2nd Nov 2026
Last updated 2nd Nov 2026

Two brothers have pleaded guilty over a shooting in Swindon in which a man was seriously injured.

A 34-year-old man sustained serious injuries in the incident in Gorse Hill on 19th June.

At Swindon Crown Court today (2 November) 19-year-old Dylan Anthony, of Milton Road, Swindon, pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

He also pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent (Section 18).

His brother, 20-year-old Kyron Anthony, also of Milton Road, Swindon, pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

The Crown Prosecution Service has formally discontinued the attempted murder charges.

Both men are due to be sentenced at Swindon Crown Court on 11th December.

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