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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Ashlie Blakey

BREAKING: Police probe underway after suspected shooting on street

A police investigation is underway after a suspected shooting on a street in Oldham.

Officers believe shots were fired on Horsedge Street, near the junction with Henshaw Street, on Wednesday night (July 5). No-one was injured, police said.

No arrests have been made at this stage. An investigation into the incident is now ongoing.

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Eyewitnesses reported seeing crime scene investigators on the street on Wednesday night, with several police vehicles stationed on the road. Police are urging anyone with information to get in touch.

In a statement, a Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: "Greater Manchester Policing are investigating a suspected firearms discharge on Henshaw Street and Horsedge Street in Oldham.

"It is believed to have happened on Wednesday evening (5 July 2023). There were no injuries and no arrests have been made at this time.

"Enquiries are currently ongoing. Anyone with information that can help officers with their enquires are asked to call 101 quoting incident 1177 of 06/07/2023."

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