Man arrested after teenager seriously injured in Oldham drive-by shooting
He was shot at while getting out of a taxi on Shaw Street
A man has been left with serious injuries following a suspected drive-by shooting in Oldham.
He was getting out of a taxi on Shaw Street at around 12:15GMT on Thursday (16 January) when he was shot at by someone on a motorbike.
Police rushed to the scene, and officers "quickly" arrested a 19-year-old man on suspicion of gun offences.
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.”