Man Seriously Injured After Gunshots Fired in Urmston
A man was seriously hurt after a gun was fired in Urmston last night. Police are urgently hunting for witnesses to this shocking shooting.
Gunshots Ring Out on Higher Road
Greater Manchester Police raced to Higher Road at around 8:42pm on Friday, 16 January, after reports of gunfire. Officers found the injured victim at the scene, with emergency services scrambling to give urgent treatment.
Scene Locked Down as Police Investigate
Chief Inspector Mark Allinson, Force Critical Incident Manager, confirmed the area remains sealed off. Higher Road will stay closed while detectives chase all possible leads. Extra patrols have been deployed to keep locals safe.
Police Plead for Witnesses to Speak Up
If you saw anything, or have CCTV or dashcam footage, please contact Greater Manchester Police on 101 quoting log 3132 of 16/01/2026. You can also report anonymously via GMP’s LiveChat or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
