Drive-by shooting on Deansgate

An investigation's underway after shots were fired at a bar on one of Manchester's busiest streets.

Shortly after 10.15pm on Wednesday 3 May 2017 police were called to Deansgate to reports of shots being fired.

Two men arrived on a motorbike and the passenger fired five shots at a bar before they drove off.

One man suffered a minor injury but not as a direct result of the shooting.

The road was closed but has since reopened.

A cordon is in place and the investigation is ongoing.

Superintendent Arif Nawaz, of GMP’s City of Manchester team, said: “This is a shocking incident that will understandably cause concern among residents and visitors to the city.

“We believe this to be a targeted attack and was not a direct threat to the wider community. It is fortunate that nobody was seriously injured.

“We have significant resources in place, with a team of specialist officers working to establish the exact circumstances and find the men responsible. We have also increased police presence in the area.

“This happened on one of the busiest streets in the city where lots of people were around and may have seen something.

“If you were in the area at the time and saw anything suspicious I would urge you to come forward. Any information you have could prove to be vital.”

Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting incident number 2281 of 03/05/17, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.