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Man shot in 'targeted attack' in Salford
A man is in hospital after being shot in what police think was a targeted attack in Salford. Police were called to Westray Crescent, Salford last night to find the 20 year old. The man was taken to hospital for treatment to a gunshot wound. His injuries are not life threatening.
Officers say a short time later a car failed to stop for police on Adelphi Street. Police pursued three men, aged 18, 19 and 19, who were in the car – which is an outstanding stolen VW Polo - were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
All three remain in police custody for questioning.
– Superintendent Wayne MillerA young man appears to have been deliberately targeted by offenders armed with a gun, but thankfully his injuries are not life threatening.
We are committed to robustly and meticulously investigating this incident in order to identify and bring to justice those responsible.
“We have dedicated officers and resources spread across the borough that are being utilised to identify and bring to justice those who use weapons to commit crime and intimidate residents.
Teenager shot in Bootle
A 16 year old has been shot in Bootle on Merseyside. Emergency services were called to Monfa Road at around 5pm yesterday afternoon to reports that a teenage boy had been shot.
On arrival officers found a 16-year-old male with pellet injuries to his right hand and upper thigh. His injuries are not life threatening.
Police say the victim is not co-operating with the police and detectives are appealing to anyone who may have information to come forward.
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Shots fired in Liverpool
Detectives are investigating after reports of shots were fired in Fazakerley on Tuesday.
Officers were called to Warbreck Moor, around 10pm and discovered damage to a front window of the house that has been confirmed to be consistent with a firearms discharge.
No-one was in the property at the time of the incident and no-one has been injured.
A 37-year-old man from Walton has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and remains in police custody for questioning.
Shots fired in north Manchester
Shots have been fired at a van in north Manchester. Officers were called to the junction of Holland Road and Arden Road in Crumpsall following reports of an abandoned vehicle. Upon arrival they found an Iveco van on Arden Road and had gunshot damage to the windscreen and a door.
Superintendent Neil Bhole said: “We are at the early stages in our inquiries but I want to stress immediately that nobody has been injured and we have no indication that this is connected to yesterday’s tragic events.”
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Man arrested after Liverpool shooting
Merseyside Police have arrested a man in connection with a shooting in Toxteth on Saturday. A 20-year-old man from Toxeth is being questioned on suspicion of attempted murder and possession of a firearm. He is currently in police custody and will be questioned by detectives later today.
The 18 year old was shot in the back at the junction of Kingsley and Eversley road at just before 1am on Sunday morning. He's critically ill in hospital. Click here for more.
Police keeping 'open mind' as to whether Liverpool shooting was gang related
A teenager is critically ill in hospital after being shot in Liverpool.
The 18 year old was attacked in the Toxteth area during the early hours of this morning.
Sarah Rogers has the details.
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Scene cordoned off as shooting investigation gets underway
Eversley Road in Toxteth remains closed off for forensic investigation after an 18-year-old man was shot. He was hit in the back and is critically ill in hospital. Officers are carrying out house-to-house inquiries in the area.
Police believe that Toxteth shooting was targeted attack
Police say they believe that an 18 year old man who was shot in Liverpool was deliberately targeted. Detectives say they are still trying to establish a motive for the attack, which left the man critically ill in hospital. High visibility patrols have been stepped up in the area.
Police carry out house to house enquiries after shooting
Officers are questioning householders after an 18 year old man was shot in Toxteth. The scene at Eversley Road has been been cordoned off as specialist forensic officers comb the scene for clues.
Man seriously injured in Liverpool shooting
A man's critically ill in hospital after he was shot in Liverpool. Police were called to Eversley Road in Toxteth early this morning. The 18 year old victim was hit in the back.
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