Kyle Parvez, 20, of Arnhem Road, Callon, was found guilty of attempting to murder Dilbag Singh, 21, of St Paul's Road, Deepdale, in April and having a firearm with intent to murder.

Parvez is in custody in HMP Lancaster Farms as he awaits sentencing on December 23. Co-defendant Zainul James, 18, was found guilty of arson being reckless as to whether residents on Manor House Lane, were endangered, relating to a car being torched after the shooting.

Parvez's mother Debbie Hewitson said: "He is determined to fight this decision. We will appeal after his sentencing. We are currently seeking advice."

Victim Dilbag Singh rushed to Preston Crown Court on Wednesday as the verdicts were delivered to defend Parvez and James after earlier telling the trial he could identify his attackers.

Meanwhile, police said the convictions were a victory for the community.
The court heard during the trial how the incident was linked to a drugs turf war between gangs in different parts of the city.

Det Chief Insp Des Coop, who led the investigation, said: "Dilbag Singh was shot to be killed. He is lucky to be alive. If you are shot in the neck with a shotgun it is no accident.

"It has been a fully researched inquiry. I personally hope it will send a message to other people involved in this type of criminality and lifestyle that we won't accept this behaviour.

"They are part of a group of people who commit crime. Gangs is an emotive word. We are not talking about gangs as in ghettos in America.

"In this case they are part of rival groups who have come into friction with each other."

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