Third teenager charged in Shrewsbury gun probe
A third teenager has been charged over an alleged incident involving a gun in Shrewsbury last week.
A 16-year-old boy, from Liverpool, has been charged with one count of using a firearm or imitation firearm to resist or prevent a lawful arrest and two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
He was due to appear at Telford Magistrates' Court today.
At around 6am on Thursday, June 11, police received a report that two males, who were thought to have a gun, were attempting to force entry into a property in a street in the Ditherington area of Shrewsbury.
A pistol, which is believed to be a replica, was recovered by officers yesterday. It is currently being examined.
A second 16 year-old male who was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of possession of a firearm and on suspicion of assaulting police remains on police bail while enquiries continue.
Anyone who has any information should contact West Mercia Police on 101, quoting reference number 0046S of June 11, 2015. Alternatively, information can be given via the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.
