Trio charged over gun murder conspiracy

Three men have been charged over a plot to kill a man who was left seriously injured in a street shooting.

A man in his forties was taken to hospital with serious gunshot injuries following the incident on Charles Foster Street in Darlaston, West Midlands, on 11 October.

Mohammed Ishtiaq, 22, Abdullah Amjad, 22, and Shamus Hussain, 25, appeared at Birmingham Magistrates Court on Saturday.

They were remanded in custody and will face a judge at Birmingham Crown Court on November 22.

All three have been charged with conspiracy to murder and conspiracy to possess a firearm with intent to endanger life.

Mr Amjad faces an additional charge of criminal damage while Mr Ishtiaq faces two additional charges of theft.

At the time of the shooting, West Midlands Police said extra officers had been deployed to the area to reassure the local community.

A spokesperson said on Monday: "We are continuing to appeal for witnesses or people with information, especially mobile or dashcam footage."

It is understood the victim is now recovering from his injuries.

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