LIVE: Large cordon in place after shooting in Greater Manchester - updates and pictures from the scene

A police scene is in place in Salford where a man was shot outside a venue in the early hours of the morning. Detectives investigating the shooting, which is believed to have taken place early on Sunday (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.

At around 2:30am the victim went outside the venue, and he 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.

This is a breaking news incident. Full updates from the scene will be posted in our live blog below.

A gymnastics centre near the scene off Eccles New Road has had to close this morning following the shooting which took place at around 2.30am, Rami Mwamba reports. Staff told Rami that they were expecting a group of 80 kids to come in.

Astor Road is an industrial estate just off Eccles New Road. There’s a gymnastics centre on the road. “We were expecting a group of 80 kids to come in this morning but we had to close.” Said a members of staff. @MENnewsdesk @MySalford pic.twitter.com/CNR9qAYNYf

M.E.N. reporter Rami Mwamba is at