Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is intensively investigating a shooting incident that transpired on Thursday evening in Stretford, while simultaneously implementing a comprehensive community policing plan to address the aftermath. A 16-year-old boy sustained a serious chest injury caused by a firearm at approximately 16.30 BST on August 10 in Langdale Road, Stretford.
Promptly informed by NWAS (North West Ambulance Service), GMP officers rushed to the scene to find the victim with severe injuries. The young victim remains hospitalised, with his injuries being reported as serious but not currently life-threatening.