Two men charged over shooting in Willenhall
Two men have been charged following a shooting in Willenhall which left a man fighting for his life.
A man was found with life-threatening injuries on Wordsworth Road on the evening of December 23 and remains in hospital a week later.
Now Lee Hayes and Shane Allsop have been charged in connection with the incident.
Hayes, 50, of Willenhall, is accused of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, and wounding with intent; while Allsop, 28, of Wolverhampton, is accused of perjury by making a false statement.
Both were remanded in custody to appear at Wolverhampton Magistrates Court on Wednesday (December 31).
West Midlands Police confirmed that a 61-year-old woman who was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender has been bailed while the investigation continues.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "We’ve charged two men after a shooting in Willenhall which left a man seriously injured.
"It comes after a man in his 20s was found with life-threatening injuries on Wordsworth Road, on the evening of December 23.
"He remains in hospital in a critical but stable condition.
"Anyone with any information can contact us via Live Chat on our website, or by calling 101, quoting crime reference number 20/485554/25.
"Alternatively, to remain anonymous call independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."