Rochdale Observer

Gun fired outside shop after ‘row’

- AMY WALKER rochdaleob­server@menmedia.co.uk @Rochdalene­ws

APOLICE investigat­ion has now been launched after a firearm was discharged outside a store in Rochdale.

Officers were called to reports of a man with a firearm just after 8.30pm on Saturday on Albert Royds Street.

Detectives and forensics conducted enquiries and it is believed that a dispute took place between two groups before a man from a group entered the shop.

A firearm was then discharged, police believe. Fortunatel­y, no one was injured during the incident.

Greater Manchester Police are appealing for anyone with informatio­n to come forward.

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GMP said: “Officers were called just after 8.30pm last night to a report of a man with a firearm on Albert Royds Street in Rochdale.

“Detectives launched an investigat­ion and following enquiries, it is believed a dispute took place between two groups outside a business on the street before a man from a group entered the store.

“Enquiries have led detectives to believe a firearms discharge has taken place.

“No one has been reported injured.

“An investigat­ion is on-going and anyone with informatio­n or may have seen anything is asked to report it online or by using our Livechat service at www.gmp. police. uk.

“Alternativ­ely, contact Crimestopp­ers anonymousl­y on 0800 555 111.”

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 ??  ?? ●● Police seal off the area around the shop on Albert Royds Street
●● Police seal off the area around the shop on Albert Royds Street
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●● Police outside Mcdonald’s after the incident

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