Man charged after pedestrian shot at from car

Thames Valley Police say one of the men is being held on suspicion of attempted murder

A man has been charged with attempted murder after a pedestrian was shot at from a car.

Thames Valley Police said the victim, a man aged in his 30s, was targeted on Broad Street in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, at about 18:10 BST on Tuesday before a silver coloured VW Scirocco was driven from the scene.

The victim suffered injuries to his shoulder and was taken to hospital, but his injuries are not life-threatening and he has since been discharged.

A 31-year-old man, of no fixed abode, has been charged with attempted murder, possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and possession of a Class B drug.

The man appeared at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court on Saturday and will be held in custody until his next appearance, at Aylesbury Crown Court, on 15 July.

A 37-year-old man from Chesham, who was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and affray, has been released on conditional bail.