Two arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following firearms discharge in Gorton on October 7 2024

Today (Thursday 17 October 2024), we have arrested a man in his 20s and a 17-year-old boy on suspicion of attempted murder in relation to a firearms discharge that took place on Hampden Crescent, Gorton, on Monday 7 October.

The victim, a 19-year-old man, was taken to hospital with life changing injuries.

This arrest takes the count up to six in total, with officers from our Major Incident Team securing a charge of attempted murder against a 16-year-old on Sunday 13 October 2024.

An 18-year-old remains on bail pending further enquiries.

Senior Investigating Officer Detective Inspector Louise Edwards from our Major Incident Team said: “10 days have now passed since this incident took place and we have been working tirelessly to identify those responsible. The investigation is progressing quickly and today we have made two further arrests as we seek justice for the victim.

“Work is ongoing to recover firearms throughout Greater Manchester, with nearly 250 having been recovered in the last three years. The recoveries will have undoubtedly prevented other critical or fatal incidents.

We continue to act on information that is provided by the public and I appeal to anybody with any information about this incident to come forward using our major incident portal, by calling 101, the Major Incident Team office on 0161 856 0110, or by visiting our Live Chat service at gmp.police.uk, quoting log number 2621 of 07/10/24.

You can also report information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.”