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BREAKING: Gunman opens fire outside bar on busy town centre street
by Ashlie Blakey · Manchester Evening NewsAn attempted murder investigation has been launched after a shooting outside a bar on a street in Bury town centre.
A gunman opened fire outside the bar on Silver Street at around 11.45pm last night (Wednesday, October 23). Emergency crews, including armed officers, descended on the scene.
A 39-year-old was rushed to hospital after being shot in the wrist. He remains there in a 'stable' condition, a spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said.
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Within the next hour, a 19-year-old man was arrested on Larch Street on suspicion of attempted murder, police added. He has been taken into custody to be quizzed by detectives.
Police believe the 'senseless' attack was 'isolated'. Patrols have been stepped up in the area and anyone with information is being asked to come forward.
Senior Investigating Officer Detective Inspector, Andy Day from GMP's Bury division said: "This was a shocking attack, and an example of the type of violence that has no place in our community. A man has been seriously injured as a result of a senseless shooting and the lives of others were put in harm's way. It is vital that those responsible are brought to justice.
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"While it is early in our investigation, we believe this to be an isolated attack with no wider threat to the community. We have a man in custody and numerous evidential opportunities are being followed.
"There will be an increase in officers around the area in the coming days as we continue to investigate and provide a reassuring presence to the community. If you have any concerns, please do stop and speak with them. We are urging anyone with information that will help our investigation to come forward,
"If you were in the area on Wednesday evening and saw or heard anything suspicious, or have CCTV or dashcam footage that could help us with our enquiries, we ask you to contact 101 quoting log 3717 of 23/10/2024. Any information, no matter how small, could help us find those who are responsible.”