Police hunting suspect after 'shots fired' on Greater Manchester street

Officers are searching for the suspect behind a 'targeted shooting' on an Oldham street. Police were called out to Crompton Street, in Coldhurst, following reports of a firearms discharge at around 9.50pm last Friday (November 15).

The suspect is still yet to be identified, Greater Manchester Police says. There was a police presence on Crompton Street over the weekend, after shots were fired on Friday night.

GMP believes the shots were 'targeted' - although they were not aimed at a specific property. The force has no details on the suspects yet, as of Wednesday (November 20).

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Enquiries are ongoing and anyone who has information about the incident is urged to come forward. A GMP spokesperson said: "Police are investigating a firearms discharge that took place on Friday, November 15 2024 at around 9:50pm on Crompton Street, Oldham.

"Thankfully, no one was injured. No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing. Officers are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward and assist their investigation.

"Anyone with any dash cam, Ring doorbell or mobile footage can submit it to police on 0161 856 9091, quoting the log number 890 of November 16, 2024. Alternatively, details can be shared on our LiveChat function on our website www.gmp.police.uk or via the independent charity, Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111."