Greater Manchester shooting: Police are appealing for information following last night's incident
Police in Greater Manchester are appealing for information following a shooting incident that occurred last night.
Police officers were called to Higher Road, Urmston las night (January 16) at around 8.42pm following reports of a firearms discharge.
One person was seriously injured during the incident.
A cordon was put in place and police and paramedics were in attendance.
Chief Inspector Mark Allinson, Force Critical Incident Manager, said: "At around 8:42pm (Friday 16 January), we were called to reports of a firearms discharge on Higher Road, Urmston.
"Emergency services have treated one casualty at the scene with serious injuries.
"A scene is in place and Higher Road remains closed off to the public.
"We have deployed extra patrols around the local area while we continue our enquiries.
If you have any information, CCTV or dashcam footage that could assist the investigation, please contact GMP on 101 quoting log 3132 of 16/01/2026
You can also report information via LiveChat on www.gmp.police.uk or through the independent charity Crimestoppers - anonymously – on 0800 555 111.