Attempted murder charges have been dropped against a man accused of shooting three people during an altercation in Enderby.

Armed officers and the force helicopter attended the scene in Blaby Road following reports of "vehicles racing" and gunfire, on the evening of Sunday February 16.

A man in his 50s and another in his 20s were injured but were later discharged from hospital.

A third person, who suffered minor injuries, came forwards after the incident.

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Christopher Casey, of Thurcaston Road, Leicester, was cleared of involvement in the alleged crimes when he appeared at the city's crown court via a live video link from prison.

He pleaded not guilty to attempting to murder three people.

The 22-year-old defendant also denied possessing a shotgun with intent to endanger life.

The prosecutor, Philip Gibbs, then dropped all the charges against Casey by offering no evidence.

Police on the scene in Blaby Road, Enderby after a shooting

Mr Gibbs told Judge Ebraham Mooncey: "There has been a thorough review of the evidence in this case with the Crown Prosecution Service.

"It was agreed there is no longer a realistic prospect of a conviction, having reviewed the background to all the various ongoing disputes that we hope are now at an end."

Mr Mooncey said: "Is someone else going to be accused of the offences now?"

Mr Gibbs said: "Other persons were referred to in the evidence and those persons are at large.

"I won't comment further about what will happen to them.

"There was a conference with all the investigating officers and the matter (concerning Christopher Casey) was thoroughly considered before reaching the decision."

Casey told the judge: "Thank you, Your Honour," at the end of the hearing.

The shooting incident sent shock waves through the community, with a large part of the village being cordoned following reports of shots being fired and a group of men involved in a fight, at 7.45pm.

While responding to the incident, two armed response cars crashed, injuring four officers.

Three of them were taken to hospital but later discharged.

A silver Mitsubishi with suspected bullet holes in it was recovered in the area of Ashton Drive.

The next morning people reacted to the 'scary' incident, with some parents being concerned as they dropped their children off to a holiday club at the nearby Brockington College.

Residents told LeicestershireLive that two cars were involved in a crash near the school.

There was then an incident involving 10 to 12 men in Blaby Road.