A MAN has appeared in court today charged with the attempted murder of a 24-year-old in St Albans.

Andre Steven Ryan, 21, from Belmont Hill in St Albans, was arrested following a shooting in The Close, off Praetorian Court on Tuesday, June 5.

The 24-year-old victim suffered a gunshot wound and was taken to hospital by air ambulance. He remains in hospital in a stable condition.

Mr Ryan appeared at Luton Crown Court this morning charged with attempted murder. He is due to appear in court on August 28 when a plea is expected to be made.

A second man, a 22-year-old, who was also arrested in connection with the inquiry has been released on bail while further inquiries carried out.