POLICE INVESTIGATE AFTER A MAN WAS SHOT AT WITH A PELLET GUN FROM A MOVING CAR IN SALFORD

A man received injuries after suffering pellet wounds which appear to have been discharged from a moving vehicle in the Douglas Green area, shortly after 6pm on Sunday evening (30th October).

Police firearms officers are said to have descended on the area with the aid of the police helicopter, which was called in to try and locate the vehicle and the gunman.

The victim was taken to hospital but was later released.

Investigating officers have since determined a Ball Bearing gun was used in the attack.

A police spokesperson, said:

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"After further investigation we can confirm that a genuine firearm was not used, rather the evidence suggests that the suspect used an imitation firearm."

Any information should be passed to GMP via LiveChat or by calling 101 quoting incident 2761 of 30/10/2022.

Details can be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.