SHOOTING IN OLDHAM: Police arrest teenager after taxi passenger ambush
A teenager has been arrested following a daylight shooting in Oldham, Greater Manchester Police have confirmed.
Officers were called to Shaw Road at around 12.15pm on Thursday 16 January, after reports that a man was shot as he exited a taxi.
The victim, who suffered serious injuries, was taken to hospital where he remains under medical care.
It is understood the gunman, riding a motorcycle, fired at men leaving the vehicle before fleeing the scene.
Police have cordoned off multiple areas near the incident as part of their investigation. Key locations include the junction of Shaw Road with Shaw Street, Mortimer Street, the junction of Bower Street and Gould Street, and Huddersfield Road.
A substantial emergency services presence remained in place, and enquiries are ongoing to determine the full circumstances.
Detectives are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Superintendent Phil Hutchinson said: “Those living in this area of Oldham will notice there are many officers and specialists there. I can assure you this is nothing to be concerned about, we are simply following multiple lines of enquiry to understand what has led to this shooting as quickly as possible, and to provide reassurance in the community.
“Hearing of incidents involving firearms, particularly where someone has been injured, I know will be shocking for most people. Across the whole of Greater Manchester, we have seized a record number of firearms in the past year, and firearms discharges are at their lowest . Whilst I know this won’t mitigate the seriousness of what has happened today, I hope it reassures the public to know these incidents are not common.
“We have officers speaking to witnesses and residents locally, but welcome anyone with information or concerns to raise these with those on the ground.”
