Two men were taken to hospital after a horrific double stabbing and gunmen opened fire on two streets in a night of violence in Greater Manchester. In the most serious of the incidents an armed gang attacked two men in a car in Salford last night, sparking a huge police presence.
Officers were called to the scene on Bury New Road in Kersal at around 8.15pm where they found two men with knife wounds in a car. Police believe the victims were stabbed by a group of men armed with weapons.
Both remain in hospital in a stable condition. One of the injured men was arrested on suspicion of possession of drugs and remains in custody.
A cordon was put in place on Bury New Road and nearby New Hall Road as an investigation was launched last night. An Audi car with smashed windows was pictured behind the police tape.
Forensic officers focused their activity around the car, as well as the area on the main busy road. Glass could be seen strewn across the road where the windows had shattered.
Around two and half hours later armed police swooped on Halliwell Street in nearby Cheetham Hill after reports that a gunman had opened fire. No-one has been reported injured, but police say they found 'evidence of what is believed to have been a firearm discharge'.
A cordon was put in place while an investigation was carried out. That followed a shooting on a street in Oldham at around 6pm.
Residents reported hearing a 'loud bang' before armed police were scrambled to Ripponden Road. A cordon was put in place on nearby Broadbent Road where Greater Manchester Police said previously that 'an incident may have occurred'.
Following investigations and after forensic officers scoured the area, the force issued an update this afternoon. It has now been confirmed that a firearm was discharged.
An investigation into the incident is underway. Residents reported seeing a 'large armed response' at the scene last night from around 6pm.
A section of Broadbent Road was taped off with officers stationed at the cordon. One local said: "I heard a bang, we thought it was car jumping to be honest. It was really loud."
Police are appealing for witnesses to all three incidents. Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or report it anonymously to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
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