Three charged with attempted murder after Braintree shooting
Three individuals have been charged with attempted murder following a targeted shotgun attack in Braintree, Essex. Two teenagers sustained serious injuries during the incident, which occurred in the town center.
Why it matters
This report highlights a significant violent crime incident and the subsequent legal response by local law enforcement.
Image source, Lewis Adams/BBC Image caption, Several areas in Braintree were cordoned off by police throughout the town earlier in the week
Two adults and a teenager have been charged with attempted murder after a shotgun was fired in a town centre.
Police were called to Market Place in Braintree , Essex, at about 22:10 BST on Monday following what officers described as a "targeted attack".
Two teenagers sustained serious injuries to their face and upper body, while a third person was also injured.
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