A PARK South man has been held on a conspiracy to murder charge.

Matthias Brandt, 42, of Horsham Road, appeared before Salisbury Magistrates’ Court on two counts of conspiracy to commit murder.

He has also been charged with conspiracy to possess a prohibited firearm with intent to endanger life and conspiracy to possess ammunition with intent to endanger life.

Brandt indicated no pleas to the charges. Magistrates remanded him in custody to appear before Swindon Crown Court on Friday, May 3.