Gun Fired in Early Morning Brawl Outside Manchester Nightclubs – Two Men Arrested
Chaos on Wood Street After 4am Fight
A fight erupted just after 4am on Saturday, 5 November 2022, near the Oast House and BLVD nightclub on Wood Street, Manchester. CCTV footage shows dozens of people gathered as the violent disturbance unfolded. Police say a gun was fired during the fracas — a shocking claim given the busy crowd.
Two Men Arrested Over Gun Charges
Police quickly arrested and charged two men linked to the incident. Talib Shabani from Leicester faces charges including possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life, dangerous driving, and driving without insurance. Meanwhile, Abdul Wali, currently with no fixed address, also faces firearm possession charges. Both have been remanded into custody ahead of their court appearance at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court on Monday, 7 November.
Police Hunting Witnesses with Crucial Footage
Detective Inspector Madeline Kelly said, “Thankfully no one was injured, but this could have ended very differently with so many people around. We need witnesses to help us piece together what happened.”
If you were near Wood Street around 4am on 5 November—maybe walking past, waiting for a taxi, or parked nearby with dashcam footage—police urge you to come forward. Even what seems like minor information could crack the case wide open.
How to Help the Investigation
- Contact Greater Manchester Police on 0161 856 4409, quoting incident number 536 of 05/11/22.
- Report anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Your tip-off could make all the difference in this chilling Manchester gun case.
