TWO men charged with murder following a fatal shooting in Ilton appeared at Taunton Magistrates Court this morning.

Charlie Broadway, 23, and William (Billy) Broadway, 18, from Ilton, have been jointly charged with murder, attempted murder and possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life.

The two men were ordered by District Judge David Taylor to be remanded in custody before appearing in front of Bristol Crown Court tomorrow.

The two men, dressed in t-shirts and jogging bottoms, appeared at the court at 12.30pm and only spoke to confirm their names and addresses.

At Bristol Crown Court the two men will appear for plea and case management where they will indicate whether they plan to plea guilty or not guilty of the three joint charges.

Bonnie Broadway, 29, also from Ilton appeared at Taunton Magistrates Court this afternoon charged with assisting an offender.

She will also appear at Bristol Crown Court tomorrow, she was refused bail and ordered to remain in custody by Judge Taylor.

Four others - a man and three women - remain in custody.

Police swooped on the traveller's site at Chubbard's Cross in Ilton after reports of a shooting on Thursday night at 8pm.

Wilfred Isaacs, 50, died in the incident and a post-mortem examination revealed he died of a single gunshot wound.

Another 20-year-old man was injured in the suspected shooting, but his injuries are not life-threatening.

Det Supt Andy Bevan said: “This has been a fast-paced and wide-ranging investigation and I would like to again thank the local communities affected for their patience and support.

“We will continue to have a visible police presence at Chubbards Cross caravan site as this ongoing, complex investigation continues.

“A vast amount of work is still taking place at the scene of the shooting as our meticulous forensic examination develops. We anticipate this site will remain closed for the next few days as these enquiries progress.

“Our thoughts remain with Wilfred’s family and specially trained Family Liaison Officers continue to support them through this difficult time.

“We are continuing to look for the murder weapon, which we believe is a shotgun. I would repeat our appeal for anyone with information as to the whereabouts of this gun to call us immediately.”