POLICE APPEAL FOR MORE INFORMATION AFTER A MAN WAS SHOT IN THE LEG AT HIS HOME IN WINTON

Detectives are appealing for more information after a firearms discharge at a home on Furrow Drive in Winton, Eccles.

At around 8.45pm on Monday 13 January 2020 police were called to reports that shots had been fired inside a property on Furrow Drive, Eccles.

A 22-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries to his right foot and left ankle.

A cordon was put in place on Furrow Drive whilst a forensic examination was carried out but this has since been lifted.

Police are not linking this to other firearm attacks across the city at this time.

No arrests have been made and enquires are ongoing.

Detective Inspector Chris Mannion of the Salford District said:

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“This was a violent attack which has left an innocent young man in hospital with serious injuries and our thoughts are with him and his family at this difficult time.

“At present we don’t believe this incident to be linked to any other investigations and our officers are working strenuously to establish the facts and find those responsible.

“I would also like to reassure the community that we are doing all we can to protect residents on Furrow Drive and investigate the incident. You will see extra patrols across the area who will be working to find those responsible for this attack and prevent further incidents of crime in this area. 

“We are particularly keen to speak to anyone that was on or around Furrow Drive at the time of the incident and may have heard or seen anything unusual or suspicious.

“If you have any CCTV footage that could help police in our search for more information please contact us as soon as possible.”

 

Anybody with information should contact police on 0161 856 5345, quoting incident number  2927 of 13/01/2020, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.