The charges relate to an incident that was reported to police at just before 12.30am on 26 March stating that a number of shots had been fired at a property on Leicester Way. No-one was hurt as a result of this incident.

A West Mercia Police spokesman said:

“I can confirm that a 26-year-old man and a 24-year-old man have both been charged with conspiracy to possess a firearm with intent to endanger life.

“Both men are now set to appear at Telford Magistrates Court this morning.

“A third man – a 20-year-old who was arrested on Tuesday – has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.”