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Man charged with attempted murder after teenager is struck by car in Burton
Overview
An 18-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder and possession of an imitation firearm following an incident in Burton-upon-Trent where a 17-year-old boy was hit by a car and left in a critical condition. Emergency services were called to Anglesey Business Park on 7 October after the collision, though the vehicle had fled the scene. A second teenager has been charged with assisting an offender, and both appeared in court before being remanded or bailed ahead of a crown court appearance in November.
Key points
- An 18-year-old man, Shayan Ali, has been charged with attempted murder and possession of an imitation firearm.
- A 17-year-old boy sustained serious injuries and remains in a critical condition in hospital after being hit by a purple Hyundai Veloster.
- The incident occurred at Anglesey Business Park in Burton-upon-Trent at 18:25 BST on 7 October.
- A 17-year-old has also been charged with assisting an offender in connection with the incident.
- Both suspects are scheduled to appear at Stafford Crown Court on Friday 13 November.