Boy, 16, seriously injured after being shot in Salford
It's believed the teenager was on a motorbike when it happened
A 16-year-old boy has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after being shot in Salford.
Police were called to Higher Croft, Eccles at around 2:30pm on Sunday, where a cordon remains in place.
The victim is thought to have been hurt in the arm, with his injuries not believed to be life-threatening.
Officers' initial enquiries suggest the teenage boy was on his motorbike when two men, also on a motorbike, approached and fired a gun.
Detective Inspector Joanne Johnston from GMP Salford district said: "I would like to reassure the local community that we have increased the number of patrol officers deployed to the area and we are working at pace to understand the full circumstances surrounding this incident.
"If you have any concerns about this incident, please speak to one of our officers in the area who are on hand to support you.
"We would urge the public to come forward if they have any information that could assist our investigation, and if they have any CCTV, doorbell, or dash cam footage, to report it to us directly.
“We are particularly keen to speak to anyone who may have been in the area before, during, or after the incident, who may have seen something. No matter how small the information may seem, it could prove vital.”
Police are asking anybody with information that could help with the investigation to contact 0161 856 1540 quoting log 1758 of 19/3/23.
People can also report information online at www.gmp.police.uk or through the independent charity Crimestoppers - anonymously – on 0800 555 111.
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