Teenager arrested after man is shot and seriously injured on Shaw Road
Date published: 16 January 2025
The shooting victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries
Greater Manchester Police have arrested a 19-year-old man after reports a man was shot on Shaw Road in Oldham at approximately 12.15pm yesterday (Thursday).
The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries, where he remains.
It’s believed a man on a motorcycle fired shots at men exiting a taxi before fleeing the scene.
There was a large emergency services presence in the area whilst officers conducted enquiries and tried to establish the full circumstances of what happened.
There were also a significant numbers of scenes in place to preserve evidence.
These included at the junction of Shaw Road with Shaw Street, Mortimer Street, the junction of Bower Street and Gold Street, and Huddersfield Road.
Superintendent Phil Hutchinson said: “Those living in this area of Oldham will notice there are many officers and specialists there.
"I can assure you this is nothing to be concerned about, we are simply following multiple lines of enquiry to understand what has led to this shooting as quickly as possible, and to provide reassurance in the community.
“Hearing of incidents involving firearms, particularly where someone has been injured, I know will be shocking for most people.
"Across the whole of Greater Manchester, we have seized a record number of firearms in the past year, and firearms discharges are at their lowest.
"Whilst I know this won’t mitigate the seriousness of what has happened today, I hope it reassures the public to know these incidents are not common.
“We have officers speaking to witnesses and residents locally, but welcome anyone with information or concerns to raise these with those on the ground.”
Anyone with information is advised to contact police on 101 quoting log 1281 of yesterday, 16/01/25.
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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