A Cowley man is due before the magistrates this morning in connection with a shooting on Sunday.

Emman Riasat, 21, of Outram Road, Cowley, has been charged by the police with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.

It follows a shooting in Cowley Road on Sunday night.

Police were called at 6.45pm to reports of a firearm being discharged near the junction with Crown Street.

The road was closed-off for more than two hours while officers recovered a black Vauxhall Corsa and photographed the scene.

The alleged victim was taken to hospital with an injury to his shoulder. He had been discharged by the following morning.

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This story was written by Tom Seaward. He joined the team in 2021 as Oxfordshire's court and crime reporter.  

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