Man injured as police investigate Newton Heath shooting

Police have taped off part of a street

Author: Liam ArrowsmithPublished 17th Sep 2025

A man has been left with minor injuries following reports a house in Greater Manchester was targeted in a shooting.

Police were called to reports of a firearms discharge in Ainthorpe Walk, Newton Heath at around 21:55BST on Tuesday night (16 September).

Officers attended the scene, and a man was discovered with minor injuries to his head. The causes of the injuries are being investigated.

A scene is in place and enquiries are ongoing.

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