Three suspects questioned by detectives as investigation into incident in Oldham continues

Detectives continue their investigation following an incident that took place on Wednesday 22 May, when patrols were called to Royal Oldham Hospital Accident & Emergency as well as to Busk Road, following a man presenting himself with gunshot wounds and another receiving serious knife wounds at the scene.

This afternoon (Tuesday 28 May), detectives in GMP’s Major Incident Team with assistance from specialised colleagues in North Wales Police executed a warrant at a holiday park in Abergele, North Wales.

As a result of the warrant earlier today, officers have made three arrests. Two men aged 32-years-old and 22-years-old were arrested on suspicion of attempt murder and a 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. All remain in police custody ahead of being questioned by detectives.

Detective Inspector Alex Wilkinson of GMP’s Major Incident Team, said: “So far, we have conducted five search warrants and nine property searches have been executed as part of our investigation whilst securing two charges and making a total of eight arrests.

“Our work is far from over but the investigation is moving at pace, and we continue to work relentlessly to capture a picture of what happened leading up to the incident.

“We continue to urge anyone who has any information or any CCTV, mobile or dashcam footage from the area in the evening of 22 May to contact us as a matter of urgency.

“Please call 101 quoting incident 3740 on 22/05/2024. Alternatively, reports can be made anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”