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Two people have been charged in connection with an armed incident in Waltham Abbey.
Officers were called to Howard Close shortly before 3.30pm on Sunday 24 November 2024 after a man had sustained a serious leg injury, which was caused by a gunshot.
He was taken to hospital for treatment. Initially, his injury was treated as life-threatening. Thankfully, he has been recovering from the injury.
The investigation is led by officers from our serious and organised crime unit and yesterday, Tuesday 21 January, two people were arrested as part of their investigation.
Two people have now been charged.
Amir Mahamud, 26, of Garfield Road, Enfield, has been charged with attempted murder, possession of a firearm and being concerned in the supply of Class A and B drugs.
He appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court today, Wednesday 22 January, and will next appear at Chelmsford Crown Court on 19 February.
Margit Knap, 41, of Howard Close in Waltham Abbey, was charged with assisting in the commission of an offence or believing one will be committed, aiding and abetting or procuring attempted murder.
She appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court yesterday and was released on conditional bail.
A third person, 30-year-old Hamidreza Nasiri, of Holbrook Close, Enfield, is already charged with attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.
His case is progressing through the court system.
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