Man charged after shots fired in street in Swindon

A man has been charged after shots were fired in a residential street.

People were advised to stay inside during the incident in Darling Close, Lower Stratton, on Wednesday evening. No-one was injured.

Scott Anthony Symmonds, 31, of no fixed address, has been charged with possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

He was remanded until September at Swindon Magistrates' Court.

Mr Symmonds also faces charges of making use or attempting to make use of an imitation firearm with intent to resist arrest, and criminal damage to property.