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Man, 78, charged with attempted murder after shooting in Suffolk

Written by on 19/10/2019

A pensioner has been charged with attempted murder after a shooting in Suffolk.

Kier Huxtable, 78, of Stanford Road in Weeting, Suffolk, has been charged with attempted murder as well as possession of a firearm with intent by means to endanger life.

It comes after a man aged in his 40s was shot in the upper arm.

Police were called on 11 October at just after 7.10pm to reports of a shooting in Pond Lane, Brandon.

The victim’s injuries are not life-threatening.

Huxtable was due to appear in custody before Ipswich Magistrates’ Court on Saturday.

(c) Sky News 2019: Man, 78, charged with attempted murder after shooting in Suffolk