Basildon men named after alleged shooting in Cambridgeshire

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Three people from Basildon are among six defendants due to stand trial in connection with the alleged shooting of a man in Cambridgeshire.

Cambridgeshire Police were called to reports that a man had been shot in Leverington Common, Gorefield, during the early hours of 31 May. The victim, a man in his 20s, suffered serious injuries.

Five adult defendants appeared at Cambridge Crown Court on Wednesday, 19 August, where no pleas were entered.

Those charged in connection with the incident are:

  • Jesse Hughes, 31, of St Thomas’ Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, charged with attempted murder, possessing a firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence and perverting the course of justice.
  • Billy Cameron, 21, of Grosvenor Road, Basildon, charged with conspiracy to murder and perverting the course of justice.
  • Brandon Walsh, 30, of Long Riding, Basildon, charged with conspiracy to murder and perverting the course of justice.
  • Eleanor Warren, 30, of Willingham Gardens, Flitton, Bedfordshire, charged with perverting the course of justice.
  • Leah Foley, 34, of Byrd Court, Basildon, charged with assisting an offender.

All five adult defendants are due to return to Cambridge Crown Court for a further case management hearing on 29 September. A trial has been fixed for 1 March 2027.

A 15-year-old boy from Basildon, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is also charged in connection with the case.

He faces allegations of conspiracy to murder, actual bodily harm and possessing an offensive weapon in a public place.

The teenager is due to stand trial at Peterborough Crown Court on 1 March 2027.

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