Investigation launched after New Year's Day shooting in Salford

Detectives are appealing for witnesses

Author: Dan DaviesPublished 6th Jan 2023

An investigation is underway following a shooting in Salford.

At around 00:50am on New Year’s Day, officers responded to a report of a disturbance on Ryecroft Avenue.

Police have found after an initial invesitgation, that a gun had been fired through the front ground floor window of a property.

No injuries were reported at the time and no arrests have been made.

Detectives are now appealing for witnesses and any further information that may help with their investigation, including doorbell footage.

Anyone who can help is asked to contact 0161 856 5235 or 101 quoting incident number 238 of 01/01/23. Alternatively, details can be passed to the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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