Shooting Incident on Woodlands Road, Crumpsall: Latest Updates
Stay updated on the shooting incident on Woodlands Road, Crumpsall. Information on the investigation and eyewitness accounts.
Posted on Dec 04, 2024
Manchester
At approximately 12:50am on Wednesday, a man was shot in the leg on Woodlands Road in Crumpsall. Reports of the shooting prompted officers to rush to the scene.
The incident was preceded by two vehicles that "intentionally crashed into each other" on nearby Crumpsall Lane due to a dispute. One of the vehicles involved was reported stolen, and both cars left the scene heavily damaged.
Following the crash, the stolen vehicle collided with a bollard in Salford, and its occupants fled the scene. The second vehicle then arrived at a hotel on Woodlands Road, where two individuals on a motorbike approached and opened fire before escaping towards Cheetham Hill.
The victim was transported to the hospital for treatment of his leg injury. A 50-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of affray and theft of a motor vehicle and is currently in police custody.
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End of coverage
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Shooting believed to be a 'targeted attack'
Detective Inspector Terina Arthern from GMP's City of Manchester District provided an update:
We have been actively pursuing various investigative leads to understand the full scope of the incident.
We strongly believe these were deliberate, targeted attacks with no wider threat to the public. Our investigation is progressing, and we encourage anyone who might have information, including eyewitness accounts or any relevant footage, to reach out to us.
Please contact us directly at 0161 856 1146 or call 101 quoting incident number 91 of 04/12/2024. Alternatively, information can be relayed anonymously to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
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Man hospitalized after shooting
Police confirmed the shooting incident on Woodlands Road, Crumpsall, resulted in a man being taken to the hospital for a leg injury.
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No statement released yet
Greater Manchester Police have yet to issue any formal statement regarding the incident, although initial reports indicate a 'firearms discharge.'
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Current understanding of the situation
A police cordon is established on Woodlands Road following a serious overnight incident. Armed officers responded to reports of gunfire, with an eyewitness claiming shots were fired around 1am.
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Resident recounts the night
A resident stated that police woke everyone in the building when they arrived around 1am.
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Increased police presence
Another eyewitness reported a significant police presence surrounding the building earlier today.
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Shooting reported
An eyewitness told the Manchester Evening News they heard shots fired earlier in the morning, followed by the sight of armed officers at the scene.
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Latest from the scene
This is the most current footage from the location.
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Awaiting more information
Details from GMP about the incident are still pending. Updates will be provided as they become available.
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Images from the scene
Here are some of the latest images from Woodlands Road, where police presence continues.
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Firearms incident confirmed
The Manchester Evening News has confirmed the incident involves a 'firearms discharge.'
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Latest images from the scene
Here are additional images from the ongoing situation.
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Detectives on site
Two detectives have arrived at the scene, with forensics already in attendance.
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Police presence in the area
Police have been present since the early hours following a serious incident at a property on Woodlands Road, next to Abraham Moss tram stop. Multiple officers have been deployed to secure the area, with ongoing investigations underway.
