Two charged with attempted murder following shooting in east Manchester

A man was left with life-changing injuries following the incident on 7 October

Author: Dan DaviesPublished 19th Oct 2024

Two people, including a teenage boy, have been charged with attempted murder following a shooting in east Manchester.

A 19-year-old man was rushed to hospital with life-changing injuries following an incident on Hampden Crescent, Gorton on Monday 7 October.

A 17-year-old boy, who's can't be named for legal reasons, and Kavon Haselden-Hoyle, 26, of Beamish Close, Ardwick, are due to appear at Manchester Magistrates Court on Saturday 19 October.

The pair have also been charged with conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm with intent, and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life or enable another to do so.

Detectives are continuing to investigate the incident and are urging anybody with any information to come forward. You can do this by:

  • Using Greater Manchester Police's major incident portal
  • Calling 101 or the Major Incident Team office on 0161 856 0110
  • Visiting the force's Live Chat service and quoting log number 2621 of 07/10/24.

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