Man and three boys charged with attempted murder

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9 July 2024 at 4:47 am·1-min read

Police say the incident took place between Foundry Approach and Coldcotes Circus [Google]

A man and three teenage boys are due to appear in court charged with attempted murder following an incident in Leeds on Sunday.

Kamahl Johnson, aged 18, of Grange Crescent, Chapeltown, and three boys, aged 15, 16 and 17, who cannot be named due to their age, will appear at Leeds Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.

All four have also been charged with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and affray.

Mr Johnson has also been charged with possession of an offensive weapon in relation to bleach, and the 15-year-old and 17-year-old have each been charged with possession of a bladed article in relation to machetes.

All four were remanded in custody following their arrest.

West Yorkshire Police said the incident took place between Foundry Approach and Coldcotes Circus in Gipton at about 15:05 BST on Sunday.

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