Attempted murder charge after two children hurt in suspected shooting

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A man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder after an alleged shooting in the Black Country. Two children were left injured in a disorder on Shelley Road in Wolverhampton, police have said.

And now Tireq McIntosh, 23, has been charged with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and aggravated vehicle taking alongside the attempted murder charges. He was remanded to appear at Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court today (May 25).

It comes after two other people were arrested in relation to the incident which happened on on May 1. The men, aged 22 and 18, have been released on police bail with strict conditions pending further enquiries from police.

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A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: "A third man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder following a shooting which left two children injured in Shelley Road, Wolverhampton on 1 May.

"Tireq McIntosh, of Wolverhampton, has also been charged with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, and aggravated vehicle taking. The 23-year-old was remanded to appear at Wolverhampton Magistrates Court today (25 May)."

The playground at the end of Shelley Road

They continued: "Two other men aged 22 and 18 who were also arrested on suspicion of attempted murder have been released on police bail with strict conditions pending further enquiries.

"Detectives are still appealing to anyone with information to get in touch. A special online MIPP portal has been set up for people to submit information, dashcam or doorbell footage.

"Please click here https://mipp.police.uk/operation/20HQ23C04-PO1&nbsp. Anyone with information can also contact us via Live Chat on our website, or call 101, quoting investigation 20/393687/23."

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