LIVE: Manhunt underway after police flood residential street following shooting - updates

Police flooded a residential street in Bolton after a shooting in the early hours of this morning (February 27) with a manhunt now underway.

Emergency services descended on Yewdale Gardens, Breightmet, at around 12am to reports of a firearms discharge. Enquiries overnight have now revealed a shooting did take place.

A scene was erected and remains in place with detectives and forensics in attendance. Officers have remained at the scene throughout the day amid the ongoing investigations.

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Police were called to the scene of the shooting at around 12am today.

A cordon remains in place, and officers have remained at the scene for 14 hours.

Local councillor Adele Warren has told the Manchester Evening News this afternoon: "When you hear of an incident like this, it is always extremely concerning and worrying for local residents.

"I am sure that GMP are doing all they can to investigate what has happened and hopefully they can provide some reassurance regarding this matter.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said:

Greater Manchester Police were called to Yewdale Gardens in Breightmet, Bolton at around midnight on Tuesday 27 February 2024 to reports of a firearm discharge.

Officers attended and following enquiries overnight have confirmed a firearms discharge did take place. A scene remains whilst an investigation continues.

No arrests have been made but patrols have been increased to offer reassurance to the local community.

A cordon has been in place overnight following the shooting, reported shortly after midnight.

CSI have also been at the scene amid ongoing investigations.

No arrests have been made in connection with the incident.