Attempt murder arrest following firearm discharge in Manchester

At around 4.40pm on Wednesday 29 December 2021, police were called to reports of firearm discharge at a house on Winterford Avenue, Manchester.

Officers attended and established a firearm had been discharged once at the address.

Fortunately, no one was injured.

A full investigation was launched and following a warrant this morning (7 January) in the Gorton area, a 41-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

He remains in custody for questioning.

Enquiries are ongoing and officers are continuing to appeal for information and are encouraging anyone who may have information or video footage to contact police as soon as possible.

Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 4409, quoting incident number 2049 of 29/12/21.

Alternatively details can be passed via 101, our LiveChat function at www.gmp.police.uk or via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.