Three men have appeared in court after the shooting of a Bermudian-based reinsurance executive in his British home.

Timothy Mardon, division president at ACE Tempest Re Bermuda, was seriously injured after men raided his house in Essex on February 6.

Today Charlie Simms, 22, of Great Yeldham, Kalebh Shreeve, 23, of Halstead and Christopher Bergin, 27, of Halstead appeared at Colchester Magistrates’ Court.

According to the East Anglian Daily Times the trio were charged with aggravated burglary, causing grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a firearm.

All three men were remanded in custody to appear at Chelmsford Crown Court on March 23.

Mr Mardon remains in hospital after undergoing surgery but may lose his leg.