Guilty plea over nail gun claim

Russell claimed his injuries resulted from an attack

A man has pleaded guilty to perverting the course of justice after he claimed that he was attacked by a gang with a nail gun.

David Russell, 38, of Widden Street, Gloucester, told police he had been set upon by three men and shot in Gloucester.

A pre-sentence report was ordered at Gloucester Crown Court on Wednesday, before sentencing.

Sentencing was adjourned until 14 November.