Man charged and another arrested following shooting in Manchester

Police launched an attempted murder investigation earlier this week

Author: Dan DaviesPublished 24th Dec 2023

Detectives conducting an attempted murder investigation in Manchester have charged one man and arrested a second.

At around 3pm on Thursday 21 December 2023, shots were fired on Stockport Road, Ardwick.

Anthony Leigh, aged 23, of Plymouth Grove, Manchester, has been charged with possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and possession of a bladed article.

Officers carried out two warrants on Saturday 23 December at addresses in Ardwick and Middleton, and a man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in custody for questioning.

Investigations are still ongoing and officers have appealed for information from anyone in the area at the time - photos, CCTV or dashcam footage can be uploaded to the Major Incident Public Portal at https://mipp.police.uk/operation/06GMP23A72-PO1.

Information can also be reported by calling 101 or 0161 856 4305, quoting log number 2116 of 21/12/23. Information can also be reported at www.gmp.police.uk or by contacting the independent charity, Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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