Police probe after ‘shots fired at party’
Bullet casings taken away for analysis
DETECTIVES are investigating after gun shots were fired.
Officers received a report of a party at an address on Fairway Avenue, Sale, just after 1am on Saturday.
Around ten minutes later, a further call reported shots being fired at the address.
Officers attended and no one was injured.
Police found bullet casings, which have been recovered for forensic analysis.
A scene was put in place while detectives carried out enquiries.
Detective Inspector Christopher Maddocks, from GMP’s City of Manchester division, said: “This is understandably an incident that has left a community worried and we’re currently working to understand what happened and who was responsible.
“I’d like to thank residents nearby for cooperating while we carry out with enquiries.
“At this time, we believe the incident to have been isolated and would ask anyone with information to come forward.
“Anyone who may have seen anything or has any information should call 0161 856 6063 quoting log number 186 of February 27.”