DAVID Johnson, 20, of West View Crescent, Devizes, has denied possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life after a 13-year-old boy was seriously injured in a drive-by shooting.

Craig Claridge was shot in the hip with .410 side by side shotgun in Dodcot, Oxfordshire, on August 19.

Johnson has also denied a charge of possessing a firearm without a certificate .

Johnson's case has been listed for trial but no date has yet been set. He has been released on conditional bail.

Simon Roberts, 19, of Banwell Avenue, Swindon, appeared at Oxford Crown Court on Friday and admitted possession of a .410 side-by-side shotgun with intent to endanger life, wounding with intent and possession of a firearm without valid certificate.

Judge Anthony King remanded Roberts in custody and warned him he could face a jail sentence.

Craig's dad Dave Claridge, 36, of Dirac Place, Didcot, said: "Roberts has made the decision to plead guilty and we are more than pleased with that.

"Obviously, the sentence he will get will be down to the courts to decide."

Craig had to have two operations at Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital following the shooting. Mr Claridge said: "He is doing well, he is almost back to normal and is out and about again.''