A 23-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder.

Jovaughni Richards of Melon Road in Leytonstone is accused of both conspiracy to rob, possession of a shotgun and attempting to kill.

The charges relate to an incident in Draycott Road, Leytonstone on March 25 of this year.

Mr Richards has been remanded in custody because of the seriousness of the alleged offences.

At Thames Magistrates Court, on October 2, he was sent for trial at crown court on a date yet to be fixed.