Detectives launch investigation after man seriously injured following a suspected firearms discharge

At around 9.30pm yesterday evening (Sunday 26 May), we received reports of a suspected firearms discharge at a property on Aspinall Crescent, Salford.

Emergency services attended and a 20-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Officers remain at the scene and an investigation has been launched to determine the full circumstances that led up to this incident.

A Section 60 has been implemented in Worsley. From 12.45am this morning (27/5/24), to run to 12.45am tomorrow morning (28/5/24), we have authorised the use of Section 60 powers across the area outlined in the map below. Under Section 60, officers have extra powers to stop and search people in a defined area within the specific times listed.

Section 60 map 

Chief Inspector Darren Whitehead of GMP’s Salford district, said: “We launched an investigation last night and a team of officers in our Crime Investigation Department are working tirelessly to understand what has happened.

“Through initial enquiries, we believe this was a targeted attack with no threat to the wider public, but we do recognise the shock that the news of this incident will have on the local residents nearby and more widely across Greater Manchester.

“There will be an increase of policing activity in the area over the coming days whilst we investigate and anyone with any concerns is encouraged to come and speak to us. We have officers at the scene who are happy to provide a listening ear to any concerns you may have.

“I would urge people anyone area at the time of the incident, or anyone who has mobile or CCTV footage that may be of interest to police to contact us as a matter of urgency as they may have information which is vital to our investigation.

“You may think the information you have is insignificant, but it could be key to finding out what happened last night and it will be treated with the strictest of confidence.

“We are also appealing to motorists and residents in the area, who may have captured anything on Dashcam, CCTV or doorbell cameras to contact us.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Greater Manchester Police on 101 quoting log number 3266 26/5/2024.

“Alternatively, details can be passed on anonymously to the independent charity - Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”