Three men are set to go on trial accused of the attempted murder of a 21-year-old who suffered significant injuries.

Christopher Teasdale, Richard Finn and Martin Timms all deny charges of attempted murder; the possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life; the possession of ammunition with intent to endanger life; and the possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

Teasdale, 42, of Stafford Road, Middlesbrough, and 52-year-old Timms, of Caernarvon Close, Eston, both appeared at Teesside Crown Court where the latter entered his not guilty pleas.


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Finn, 44, of Brunswick Avenue in Middlesbrough, along with his two co-accused, was remanded in custody until their trial listed on October 7.

They are accused of trying to kill a 21-year-old man, following an alleged firearms attack in Grangetown, Middlesbrough.

Cleveland Police said a man suffered 'serious injuries' during the alleged incident on Griffiths Road, at around 9.50pm, on May 28.