Patrols stepped up following suspected shooting as detectives start investigation
manchestereveningnews.co.ukPatrols 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. READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community Initial enquiries suggest that two vehicles and a motorcycle were believed to be at the scene and could hold vital information that could assist officers with their investigation, according to GMP.
The force said no injuries have been reported and as yet there have been no arrests. Detective Inspector Paddy Connell said: "I would like to reassure the local community that we believe this incident is isolated and there is no risk to the wider public. "We have made significant enquiries into this incident, albeit this is still ongoing we have managed to gain a full understanding of the timeline of events due to hard work that has been put in overnight. "Extra patrol officers have been deployed around the local area both on foot and in patrol cars.
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