Two more men have been charged in connection with the Upminster incident in which an 11-year-old was shot and injured.
Antony Lascelles, 32, of Harold Hill, has been charged with aggravated burglary, possession of an offensive weapon (knife) and driving while disqualified.
Adian Muirhead, 32, of South Ockendon, was charged with assisting an offender.
Both are due to appear at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court today, May 7.
Christopher Sargent, 26, of East Ham, was charged on Tuesday, May 5 with aggravated burglary and possession of an offensive weapon (a knife).
He appeared at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court yesterday (May 6) and will next appear at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Wednesday, June 3.
A 16-year-old has been bailed to return on a date in late May, pending further enquiries.
An 18-year-old who was arrested has been released and was not involved in the incident in Kerry Drive.
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