Two more men have been charged with attempted murder and a further man charged with conspiracy to possess a firearm following a serious incident that saw a gun shot at a County Durham business.

At around 7.55pm on Sunday, January 8, police received reports of a vehicle ramming the Amara’s Golden Glow premises on Fifth Street, Horden.

A further vehicle was seen to arrive moments later, after which witnesses reported hearing a firearm being discharged.

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Although significant damage was caused to the property, officers are not aware of any injuries.

31-year-old James Stephenson, of Leazes Rise, Peterlee, was charged on Sunday, January 15, with attempted murder and conspiracy to possess a firearm with intent.

This week, 26-year-old Connor Ellison, of Thorpe Crescent, Peterlee, and 31-year-old Jonathan Miller, of Jude Place, Peterlee, were both also charged with attempted murder and conspiracy to possess a firearm with intent.

47-year-old Wayne Griffin, of North Avenue, Horden, was also charged with conspiracy to possess a firearm with intent.

All four men have been remanded into custody to appear at Durham Crown Court in February.