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Man charged after Oxford shooting

Shearman was originally arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, but no charges have been brought in relation to that

A man has been charged with multiple offences following a firearms incident near the Westgate centre on Monday.

Duncan Shearman, 24, was charged with one count of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, and three counts of possession of a weapon for the discharge of a noxious liquid or gas.

He will appear at Banbury Magistrates Court on Wednesday.

Shearman was originally arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, but no charges have been brought in relation to that.

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