TWO men have been charged following an incident that occurred in Cottonvale near Stanthorpe in Janurary.
At 4.30pm on January 5, two boys were in a shed when one of them discharged an unsecured firearm and the other boy sustained serious facial injuries.
The injured boy was taken to the Lady Cilento Hospital for treatment.
A 29-year-old man has been issued with a notice to appear and charged with one count of unlawful possession of a weapon.
A 63-year-old man has been issued with a notice to appear and charged with one count of failing to secure a weapon.
Both men are due to appear in the Warwick Magistrates Court on March 28.
To provide information to police contact Policelink on 131 444. Crime can be reported anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
