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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
John Scheerhout

Patrols stepped up following suspected shooting as detectives start investigation

Patrols have been stepped up in a north Manchester suburb following reports of a street shooting.

Officers were first called to Monsall Road in Monsall, near the junction with Monsall Street, at around 4.10pm yesterday (Thursday) to 'reports of a suspected firearms discharge'. Police tape was put in place as forensic officers and Tactical Aid Unit officers carried out investigations within the cordon.

Today Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed patrols have been stepped up in the area as detectives appealed to the public for any information.

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