Greater Manchester Police are investigating after gunshots were fired in Leigh in the early hours of this morning
Police say this was following an attempted assault between two men where a stolen vehicle was used on St Helen’s road about 1.00am
Police say that a firearm has been discharged by the other man four times.
An investigation was launched immediately following the reports and two men (aged 30 and 27) and a 27-year-old woman have all been arrested in connection with this incident and remain in custody for questioning.
Detective Superintendent Simon Hurst from GMP’s Wigan District said; “This is a obviously a concerning incident for the local community but we strongly believe it was a targeted and isolated attack.
“Thankfully no one has been seriously injured, including any members of the public, and despite the concern around a viable firearm being used we have made good progress in the early stages of our investigation.
“A number of scenes will remain in place throughout today whilst we conduct further enquiries and provide reassurance patrols.
