Police in appeal after gunman fires outside pub

A GUNMAN opened fire outside a Salford pub.

A single shot was fired – making it the 16th shooting in the city this year.

The incident was outside The Winston on Churchill Way in Pendleton, last Thursday, but police only just released details.

It came just two weeks after a gunman opened fire at a taxi firm in Eccles town centre.

In a statement GMP said: “Police are appealing for more information after a firearms discharge on Churchill Way in Salford on Thursday, December 19.

“Local residents have reported that at around 8pm a shot was fired outside The Winston pub on Churchill Way in Salford.

“No one was injured and no arrests have been made.”

Detective Inspector Rebecca Mills of GMP’s Salford district said: “Thankfully no one was injured during this violent incident but this does not mean to say that we’re not taking this seriously.

“Officers are working hard to establish exactly what happened during the evening of Thursday, December 19 on Churchill Way and are searching for any more vital evidence.

“I would also like to reassure the community that we are doing all we can to protect residents and to find those responsible. As a result, you may notice an increased police presence in the area.

“If you were near the Winston pub on Thursday, December 19 during the time of the incident and saw anything unusual or suspicious please let police know as a matter of urgency.”

Anyone with information should call police on 0161 856 5290 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.