Police appeal for witnesses following the attempted murder of a man in Manchester

Just before midnight last night (Wednesday 21 June 2023), police received numerous reports of gun shots on Ermington Drive in Cheetham Hill.

On arrival, officers found an unconscious man in the street who had sustained a serious head injury. Colleagues from NWAS took the male to hospital, where his injuries were described as life-threatening.

A scene is still in place whilst investigations are ongoing.

Detectives are now appealing for witnesses who were in the vicinity of Ermington Drive or anyone who may have any CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage, to come forwards.

DCI Nicola McCulloch of GMP’s Major Incident Team, who is leading the investigation said: “Firstly, I want to address the communities who are living and working within the area and to reassure them that our primary aim is to protect you.

“We appreciate how concerned you must be but can reassure you that this was a targeted attack, albeit one which has left a young man with extremely serious injuries.

“Firearms discharges within Greater Manchester will not be tolerated and as such, we are working round the clock to locate and lock up the offender(s) responsible for this shooting.

“You will notice an increased police presence in the area in the coming days and if you have any information at all that may be able to assist us, I urge you to go and speak to one of the officers, who are there to listen.

“If you have any footage in your possession or witnessed the incident, we ask that you contact us on 0161 856 0110, via 101 or through the independent charity – Crimestoppers – anonymously on 0800 555 111.