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Manchester Evening News
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Ethan Davies

Police launch investigation after shots fired in Wigan suburb

An investigation has been launched after shots were fired in Wigan last night.

Police say they were called to Downall Green Road, in Ashton-in-Makerfield, at 10.30pm last night. They remain there today, A spokesperson for the force said.

The Greater Manchester Police official also confirmed that no one was injured in the incident. now, officers are continuing to investigate the shooting.

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The statement said: “Officers were called to reports of shots fired on Downall Green Road, Ashton-In-Makerfield at around 10:30pm last night (Saturday 23 July 2022). Specialist officers attended the scene and conducted a thorough search and found evidence of what is believed to have been a firearm discharge at a property.

Officers were called to reports of shots fired on Downall Green Road, Ashton-In-Marerfield at around 10;30pm Saturday 23rd July 2022 (Gary Oakley/Manchester Evening News)

“No one has been reported to have been injured at this time. A cordon remains in place while officers conduct enquiries.”

Photos from the scene on Sunday show a police car in attendance and a cordon in place.

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