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Suspect Sought After Leigh Shooting That Injured Man in His 40s

Detectives are treating the late-night shooting as an isolated case.

Overview

  • A suspect shot a man outside a home in Leigh, police said, late Friday before running toward Manchester Road.
  • The victim, a man in his 40s, was taken to hospital with gunshot wounds that are not thought to be life-threatening or life-changing.
  • Greater Manchester Police confirmed Sunday that no arrests have been made and that they believe one offender is still on the run.
  • St Andrew's Drive has stayed taped off for forensic work, with fingertip searches focused around a house inside the cordon.
  • Detectives increased local patrols and urged anyone with doorbell, CCTV, or dashcam footage to contact 101 quoting log 3830 of 15/05/2026 or report to Crimestoppers.