THREE men have appeared in court today in connection with a disorder in Tingley.

Shaun McDermott, 35 of Tingley, has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to danger life.

Richard Bathie, 52 of East Ardsley, has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to danger life.

Joshua Bathie, 18 of East Ardsley has been charged with attempted murder, possession of a firearm with intent to danger life and possession of a bladed article.

All three men have been remanded in custody until Thursday, September 9. They appeared at Leeds Magistrates’ Court today.

The charges are in relation to an incident at 6.15pm on Sunday, August 8, when police were called to reports of an ongoing fight on Batley Road.

It was also reported that a firearm had been discharged on Dunningley Lane.

Officers attended and found two men with injuries consistent with the use of a firearm.

Both men were taken to hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries.

Five other people were arrested in connection with the incidents but three of the five have since been released under investigation and two have been bailed.