A man in his 40s has been taken to hospital with injuries believed to be caused by a firearm in Leigh overnight
Police were called to reports of a suspected firearms discharge on Kenwood Avenue
It is believed that shots were fired towards the man whilst outside a property by an unknown offender who then ran off down the road in the direction of Manchester Road.
No arrests have been made at this stage.
A scene remains in place this morning whilst officers conduct further enquiries, and an investigation is underway.
Detectives are appealing to the public for information. If you know more about this incident or were in the area at the time and saw something suspicious, we urge you to come forward. We are also particularly keen to speak to anyone who has doorbell, dashcam, or CCTV footage from the surrounding areas.
Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Bell from GMP’s Wigan and Leigh district said: “We are investigating a firearms discharge that occurred overnight, and I want to reassure the community in the local area that this appears to be an isolated incident.
“I understand that incidents of this nature can cause concern among residents and since it occurred, we have taken all steps necessary to keep our investigation moving at pace. We have increased our presence in the area also with officers out on patrol. They are there for your safety but please speak to them if you have any concerns at all or information that might help with our investigation.
“This type of criminality does not belong on our streets. People should be safe and well in their own homes and we will be doing everything we can to bring those responsible to justice.
