Trial date set for Wolverhampton man who denies attempted murder in connection with Dudley shooting

A Wolverhampton man has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder in connection with a shooting in Dudley this spring.

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Leon Haughton, of West Green, Penn, appeared at Wolverhampton Crown Court yesterday (July 30).

He pleaded not guilty to attempted murder in connection with the shooting in Dudley on April 6.

After gunshots were reported, a man presented at hospital with gunshot wounds. 

Haughton, 34, has also pleaded not guilty to possessing a firearm with the intention to endanger life and possessing ammunition with intent to endanger life. 

A five-day trial has been set for September 29.

Judge Jonathan Gosling remanded Haughton in custody until his trial.

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