A man has been charged with our counts of attempted murder following an alleged firearms incident on Teesside and a further incident in County Durham.

Jack Walker appear at Teesside Magistrates’ Court today (Wednesday, April 24)

The 30-year-old man from Northampton was charged with four counts of attempted murder, two counts of possession of a firearm with intent, and possession of a prohibited weapon.The Northern Echo: Jack Walker has appeared in court charged with four counts of attempted murder

He was also charged with possession of prohibited ammunition, driving while disqualified and driving without insurance. 

The charges follow an incident on Shetland Avenue in Thornaby on Friday, April 12, and an incident in Staindrop in County Durham, on Friday, March 29, Cleveland Police confirmed.

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The Northern Echo: Walker, whose last known address Carey Road, Hackleton in Northampton, was not asked to plead to the charges. 

He was remanded in custody to appear at Teesside Crown Court on May 22 for a plea hearing. 

The Northern Echo: Jack Walker has appeared in court charged with four counts of attempted murder

The Northern Echo: The scene in StaindropThe scene in Staindrop (Image: Terry Blackburn and Sarah Caldecott)

The Northern Echo: Police presence and CSI on scene in Staindrop

The Northern Echo: Thornaby incidentThornaby incident (Image: TERRY BLACKBURN)