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Man, 24, Charged With Attempted Murder in Bristol Shooting

Police say the investigation remains a priority with searches ongoing at St Anne's Wood.

Overview

  • William Scammell, 24, was charged after Wednesday's shooting on Speedwell Road left a man in his 20s in hospital with serious injuries.
  • He is due at Bristol Magistrates' Court on Saturday on counts of attempted murder and possession of a shortened shotgun.
  • Officers have kept a cordon at St Anne's Wood, which they call an area of interest, as specialist teams continue searches.
  • A man and a woman in their 20s were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and later released on police bail.
  • Police are not seeking other suspects and urge anyone with footage or information to call 101 quoting reference 5226089476 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously.