Four in court over 'attack' on QPR director
Four men appeared in court today charged in connection with an alleged attack on a football club director as his team prepared to play.
Armed police arrested 11 men near Queens Park Rangers’ ground in west London on Saturday after Gianni Paladini said he was threatened by members of a gang as he made his way to a meeting before the team’s 2-1 win over Sheffield United.
QPR director David Morris, 49, David Davenport, 37, Michael Reynolds, 44, and Andrew Baker, 39, appeared before a judge at West London Magistrates’ Court in Hammersmith.
They are charged with conspiracy to commit blackmail and joint possession of a firearm with intent to commit grievous bodily harm.
District Judge Susan Williams remanded the four in custody pending their appearance before at the Old Bailey for a preliminary hearing on November 21.
Applications for bail on behalf of Davenport and Reynolds were refused.
Police have said another seven men have been bailed to return on various dates pending further enquiries.
Armed officers were deployed within the Loftus Road ground following the incident on Saturday afternoon.
