A 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the incident in Openshaw

Liam Cooper

Officers were called to Welland Street in the town at around 2am.

The victim - a 32-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. At this stage, it is believed he died as a result of gunshot wounds.

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