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Police appeal for witnesses after man shot and wounded outside Salford studio
No arrests have been made at this stage
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a man was shot and wounded outside a photography studio in Salford on Sunday.
The victim, in his 20s, was attacked outside Un.titled Studio, on Astor Road, at around 2.30am on Sunday October 29th, police said.
He is believed to have been attending an event and stepped outside the venue when the incident happened.
The man went to hospital to be treated for his injuries where officers were called at approximately 2.50am to reports of a male presenting with a gunshot wound.
The injuries the man sustained are thought not to be life threatening. No arrests have been made at this stage and Greater Manchester Police are asking for anyone with information to come forward.
A scene will remain in place at the location of the crime while officers conduct further enquiries.
Yesterday, Detective Sergeant Karl Perry, of GMP’s Salford District, said: “Firstly, we would like to reassure the public that the victim of this incident is being taken care of by medical professionals and we are working with them to determine further details regarding this morning’s incident.
“Of course, this incident will clearly be a shock to the local community who live and work nearby, and we are doing everything we can to ensure the victim receives justice. Extensive enquiries are ongoing and finding those responsible remains an absolute priority.
“This is being treated as an isolated incident and there are a number of extra uniformed patrols in place around the local community and they will remain there over the coming days to provide visible reassurance.
“If you need any reassurance or wish to speak to one of our officers, they will be on hand to support you.
“I would urge anyone who was at the event or anyone who was in the vicinity of Un.titled Studio on Astor Road in Salford around 2:30am who may have heard or seen something to report it to us.
“Likewise, anyone with mobile phone, dashcam or CCTV footage, should submit this to us. Your information, no matter how small it may seem, may be a vital piece of information in our investigation.”
You can report information by calling 0161 856 5194 or 101 quoting log 637 of 29/10/2023.