Investigation launched following disturbance in Brinnington

Officers were called shortly after 10.40pm on Thursday 9 April to an address at Dent Close, Lapwing Lane, Brinnington to a disturbance involving reports of a suspected firearms discharge. There were no injuries reported in relation to the matter and officers are continuing enquiries in order to establish the full circumstances of the incident.

As part of the investigation, five men, aged between 17 and 45 were arrested on suspicion of affray and have since been bailed. Further enquiries led to warrants being executed at 3 properties in the Stockport area in the early hours of this morning (Saturday 11 April), as a result of which a 19-year old man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm and remains in custody.

Detective Sergeant Kirsty Pierce from Stockport CID said: “We understand incidents of this nature can cause concern within the community and, whilst there are several lines of enquiry ongoing, this is believed to be an isolated incident.

“We are currently asking for anyone who has CCTV, has witnessed this incident, or has any other information, to come forward by contacting us on 101 or via our website, quoting incident number 3758 of 09.04.26. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”