GMP officers locate and arrest four males following a firearms discharge in Gorton

At around 12:10pm on Thursday 8 June 2023, officers were called to reports of a potential firearms discharge on Darras Road in Gorton.

Officers attended the scene and the suspects and victim had fled the scene upon arrival. No injuries were reported from this incident.

An investigation was subsequently launched to locate the suspects and victim of the incident.

After officers conducted a number of enquiries a 21-year-old man, an 18-year-old man and two 16-year-old boys have been arrested who are believed to be in connection to this incident and remain in custody for further questioning.

Superintendent Paul Walker of GMP’s City of Manchester district said: “Yesterday’s incident will of course have concerned the local community. However, I would like to reassure the local community that we believe this incident is isolated and there is no risk to the wider public.

“We have made significant enquiries into this incident, and this has led to the arrests of four men who we believe were involved in this disturbance. Enquiries are still ongoing, and we have managed to gain a full understanding of the timeline of events.

“Extra patrol officers have been deployed around the local area both on foot and in patrol cars. If you have any concerns about this incident our officers will be happy to provide reassurance and listen to any of your queries.

“We are appealing to the public to come forward if they have any information that could assist our investigation, whether it be CCTV footage, doorbell footage, photos, or descriptions of the suspects or events, we will ask that you report it to us directly."

If you have any information or footage that could assist our investigation into this incident, please contact GMP on 0161 856 0438 quoting log 1685 of 08/06/2023.

You can also report information via www.gmp.police.uk or through the independent charity Crimestoppers - anonymously – on 0800 555 111.