Man charged with attempted murder after Swanley shooting

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 13:01 · Archive

A man has been charged with attempted murder after a shooting in Swanley on Thursday evening.

Police were called to Acacia Walk, near Elm Drive, on Thursday (October 8) at around 8.50pm to reports of a serious assault. Emergency services found a man in his 20s with gunshot wounds. He was taken to a London hospital for treatment and has since been discharged.

Four men were arrested in connection with the incident: two on the evening of the shooting and two further men on Friday (October 9). Connor Heffernan, 28, of no fixed address, was charged with attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life. He was remanded to custody pending a court hearing at Medway Magistrates' Court on October 12.

Two other men were bailed and one remains in custody. The investigation is ongoing and police are appealing for information from the public.

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• Man charged with attempted murder after shooting in SwanleyA man has been charged with attempted murder a shooting on Acacia Walk Swanley.This Is Local London · 12 Oct, 12:34
• Man charged with attempted murder after shooting in SwanleyA man has been charged with attempted murder a shooting on Acacia Walk Swanley.News Shopper · 12 Oct, 12:34

In this story: Connor Heffernan · Swanley · Acacia Walk · Medway Magistrates' Court

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