16 September 2023 07:30 UPDATE: Man charged with firearms offences Detectives investigating a shooting in Waltham Forest have charged a second man with firearms offences

Detectives have charged a second man after a shooting in Walthamstow left a man seriously injured.

Anthony Diamond Brown, 22 (24.05.01), of no fixed address was charged on Friday, 15 September, with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and possession of ammunition with intent to endanger life.

He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Thames Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, 16 September.

Previously, Desharn Felix, 21 (13.11.01), of no fixed address, was charged with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, possession of ammunition with intent to endanger life and possession of cannabis.

He appeared in custody at Thames Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 7 July. He will next appear at Snaresbrook Crown Court on 22 January 2024.

An investigation was launched after police were called at 22:44hrs on Saturday, 17 June to reports of a firearms discharge in Blackhorse Lane, E17.

Officers attended along with the London Ambulance Service. A 22-year-old man was found with a gunshot wound.

He was taken to hospital in a critical condition. His injuries were later assessed as not life-threatening and was discharged.