Greater Manchester Police are investigated after three incidents of gunfire were reported in Farnworth this evening in what they consider are related incidents
The first incident occurred on Parkfield Avenue in Farnworth and armed officers attended and secured the scene.
Shortly after, police responded to further reports of disorder on Bradford Road where a vehicle had collided into another vehicle and also on Lavender Road also in Farnworth where a vehicle had been driven into an address.
At this time the three incidents are being treated as connected and police cordons have been put in place in each of the three areas.
Superintendent Mark Kenny of Greater Manchester Police said: “Specialist officers were deployed swiftly to the scene and are hunting down those involved.
“No arrests have been made at this time we are treating this as an isolated incident.
“A patrol plan is in place and additional officers have been deployed to the area and will remain in place throughout the night.
“I understand the concern this may cause in the community, but I wish to reassure you that our investigation is progressing at pace. Detectives are at the scene and are pursuing multiple lines of enquiry to piece together the circumstances.
“We are also appealing to anyone with information – or footage of these incidents – to come forwards and share it with us.
