BREAKING: Man shot outside venue in Greater Manchester with police scene in place

A man has been shot outside a venue in Salford. Detectives investigating the shooting in the early hours of this morning (October 29) are appealing for witnesses.

At approximately 2.50am officers were called to reports of a male "presenting at hospital with a gunshot wound". Officers attended the hospital and initial enquiries suggested that the victim in his twenties was at an event at Un.titled Studio on Astor Road in Salford

GMP say that at around 2.30am, the victim went outside the venue and was shot with what has now been confirmed to be a firearm. The victims’ injuries are not thought to be life threatening at this stage.

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An investigation was immediately launched, and the victim and their loved ones are being supported by officers. No arrests have been made so far and a scene will remain in place at the location of the crime while officers conduct further enquiries, a GMP spokesman said.

Detective Sergeant Karl Perry, of GMP’s Salford District, said: “Firstly, we would like to reassure the public that the victim of this incident is being taken care of by medical professionals and we are working with them to determine further details regarding this morning’s incident.

"Of course, this incident will clearly be a shock to the local community who live and work nearby, and we are doing everything we can to ensure the victim receives justice. Extensive enquiries are ongoing and finding those responsible remains an absolute priority.

"This is being treated as an isolated incident and there are a number of extra uniformed patrols in place around the local community and