A 20-year-old man was shot by police in Whitefield, Bury, after he drove a vehicle at officers during a stop attempt on Bury New Road at around 3pm on Friday, Greater manchester/">Manchester Police said.
Attempted Vehicle Stop
Police officers tried to pull over a car, but the driver failed to stop and drove directly towards the officers in an effort to escape.
Firearm Discharged
A firearms officer discharged their weapon, striking the driver in the arm. The man was taken to the hospital with injuries described by police as neither life-threatening nor life-changing.
Arrest On Drug Charges
The 20-year-old white British man was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs. No police officers were injured during the incident.
