Man shot in leg by suspects on motorbike after crash in Cheetham Hill

A man was blasted in the leg by suspects on a motorbike after a crash in Cheetham Hill. The attack, in the early hours of Wednesday morning (December 4), was reported on Woodlands Road.

Greater Manchester Police said the violence unfolded after two vehicles first crashed into each other along Crumpsall Lane following a dispute.

One of the vehicles, which was stolen, fled the scene and later smashed into a bollard in Salford. The occupants left the vehicle behind.

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The other vehicle went to a hotel on Woodlands Road in Cheetham Hill. Once there, the occupants were then targeted by two unknown offenders who arrived on a motorbike at 12.50am.

They approached the vehicle and a gun was blasted at the victim, before they fled the scene on the bike in the direction of Cheetham Hill. The victim suffered a leg injury and was rushed to hospital.

Greater Manchester Police said a 50 year-old man was arrested on suspicion of affray and theft of a motor vehicle. He remains in police custody.

Pictures from the scene on Wednesday morning show the area outside a property on Woodlands Road cordoned off, with multiple police vehicles and officers in attendance.

Detective Inspector Terina Arthern, of GMP's City of Manchester District, said: “Since the incident occurred, we have been actively following various investigative leads throughout today to fully understand what transpired.

"We strongly believe these were deliberate, targeted attacks with no wider threats to the public. While no arrests have been made so far, we are making significant progress and our investigation continues.

"Officers are present in the area to reassure our local communities, who will