Netherton man denies attempted murder after disorder in Kingswinford

Qaseem Janjua, aged 22, appeared at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Tuesday on a prison link from HMP Birmingham for a plea and trial preparation hearing.

The disorder happened in Ketley Fields, Kingswinford, shortly after 1am on February 18 when shots were fired and a man was found with stab wounds injuries not thought to be life changing.

In relation to the incident Janjua, of Netherton, denies one count of attempted murder; one of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life; two counts of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and one count of Section 18 wounding and

His fellow accused have already entered pleas: Courtney Johnson, aged 33, of Dudley, denies attempted murder, possession of a firearm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon; Shakeel Janjua, aged 29, of no fixed address denies attempted murder, possession of a firearm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon; Zayn Khan, aged 22, of Dudley, denies attempted murder, possession of a firearm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon.

Judge Michael Chambers set a provisional trial date at the same court of June 13.