Three charged with attempted murder after Braintree shooting

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.

Destiny Ema, 23, of Meadgate Avenue, Chelmsford, Kayden Brown, 18, of Noaks Avenue, Chelmsford, and a 17-year-old from Braintree who cannot be named for legal reasons are due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on Monday.

A 16-year-old boy previously arrested in connection with the incident has been released on police bail until 30 November.

Ema was also charged with numerous other offences connected to separate investigations including:

Attempted grievous bodily harm with intent

Possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence

Possession of a firearm while committing an indictable offence

Possession of a firearm while prohibited for life

Possession of a shotgun with intent to cause fear of violence

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Three injured after shotgun fired in town centre