Arrest following investigation into firearms discharge in Harpurhey

An arrest has been made following an investigation into a firearms discharge in Harpurhey over the weekend.

At around 11.20pm on Sunday, 16 April 2023, Greater Manchester Police were called to reports of a firearms discharge at a property on Rochdale Road, Harpurhey.

A 30-year-old man has now been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm and remains in police custody for questioning.

Detective Inspector Charlotte Quinn, of GMP’s City of Manchester North division, said: “This has been a fast-paced investigation and our officers have worked quickly and professionally.

"I hope that this arrest shows the public that we take incidents of this nature extremely seriously and will act swiftly to ensure the protection of  our community.

“We are still eager to hear from anyone who may have any information, and ask that they report anything that they may have to GMP."

If you have any information or footage that could assist the investigation into this incident, contact GMP on 0161 856 1146.

Information can also be reported online or by using the LiveChat function at www.gmp.police.uk. If you can't report online, call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.