Dale Poppleton: West Yorkshire man with half an ear missing charged with attempted murder and possession of a shotgun

A West Yorkshire man with half an ear missing has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a shotgun.

Detectives investigating a firearms discharge at a house on Christophers Court, Bradford on January 11 have charged Dale Poppleton, 41, of Charnwood Road, Bradford, with attempted murder, possession of an offensive weapon and possession of a shotgun with intent to endanger life.

He has also been charged with dangerous driving, burglary and a drug offence.

He remains in custody and will appear before Bradford Magistrates on March 17.

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