Attempted murder investigation after man opened fire in busy Manchester street

Greater Manchester Police have launched an attempted murder investigation after a group of men were shot at in a targetted attack in Ardwick. The force is continuing to appeal for information following the firearms discharge on the A6 Stockport Road.

The terrifying incident happened at around 3pm on Thursday (December 21) when it is believed that a male got out of a dark-coloured Mercedes, before firing several shots towards a group of men close to the Apollo Theatre. No injuries were reported at the scene, but a car was hit during the incident.

One man, aged 23, has been arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon. He remains in custody for questioning.

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Detective Chief Inspector Ian Mcnabb, from GMP's City of Manchester district, said: "We understand yesterday’s incident will come as a huge shock to the local community. Greater Manchester Police will absolutely not tolerate violence or weapons on our streets and in our communities.

"I’d like to reassure the public that we are doing everything we can to identify and locate those involved in this incident and enquiries remain ongoing in the community and with our intelligence teams across the force.

"This was a targeted attack and poses no wider risk to the public and we have increased visible patrols in the local area to provide added reassurance to the community. If you have any concerns regarding this incident or crime in your area, please do speak to our officers and they can help.

"GMP is urging anyone who witnessed the incident or possesses relevant information, including