A MAN has been charged in connection with the shooting of a man in Stanford-le-Hope.

The victim was driving a silver Ford Transit van when he was shot at the junction of London Road and Stanford Road on Tuesday May 10.

He suffered life changing injuries.

The CPS East of England has authorised the charging of Edward Michael Christopher Dooley, 24, unemployed, of St Edwards Way, Romford, with conspiracy to commit murder.

He is due to appear at Basildon Magistrates' Court today, Thursday October 13.

A 33-year-old man from Ilford who was charged with conspiracy to commit murder in connection with the incident is already before the courts.

A 58-year-old woman from Romford who was arrested on Tuesday October 12 on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder has been released on bail until December 6, pending further enquiries.

A 26-year-old man from Chingford who was arrested on August 8 on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder has been rebailed until November 28, pending further enquiries.