Two men have been arrested following a collision in Irlam in which a firearm was discovered.
Two males on a motorcycle had been involved in a collision on Liverpool Road and a firearm had been located at the scene.
It is believed a second vehicle was involved in the collision.
Two men, both aged in their early 20s, were taken to hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life threatening. They were subsequently arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm or ammunition with intent to endanger life.
They remain in hospital at this time.
Police received a further report around 8.15pm of a vehicle fire on Cutnook Lane, Irlam.
The vehicle – a black Chrysler – was safely extinguished. Initial enquiries suggest five males had set fire to the vehicle before fleeing the scene.
An investigation is ongoing into the collision and vehicle fire but officers are treating these incidents as linked.
It is also believed that the motorcycle was involved in a firearm discharge on Kings Road, Irlam minutes prior to the collision.
Detective Inspector Zoe Nightingale of GMP’s Salford district, said: “Our investigation is in its early stages but we are currently treating all three incidents as linked and we have two men in custody for questioning. I fully understand the concern that events like these can cause for the community but I want to assure the public that we are doing all that we can to ensure all those responsible are identified and located.
“We would like to take this opportunity to appeal to anyone with witnessed any of last night’s incidents or has any concerns to get in touch with police. Any information, no matter how small, could prove crucial to the investigation.”
