Overview
- Armed officers responded to reports that a firearm was discharged on St Joseph’s Drive at about 8:16pm on 1 February.
- After a prolonged stand-off at a property, a man was safely detained and arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear.
- Greater Manchester Police reported no injuries, with local outlets stating shots were understood to have been aimed toward someone.
- Detectives launched an investigation and urged anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage to contact GMP quoting log 3099 of 01/02/2026 or to use 101, Live Chat or CrimeStoppers.
- The incident occurred on a residential street with terraced homes and a primary school, and police said they are treating the case with the utmost seriousness.