Middleton street closed off amid reports of gunshots

Police were called to Green Lane shortly before 22:00GMT on Wednesday (12 March)

Author: Liam ArrowsmithPublished 13th Mar 2025
Last updated 13th Mar 2025

A street in Middleton has been taped off as police investigate reports of gunshots.

Officers rushed to Green Lane at around 22:00GMT on Wednesday (12 March).

There are no reports of any injuries, and no arrests have been made.

It is the second time in a week police have been called to reports of gunshots in Greater Manchester.

A house in Chorlton was targeted on Tuesday - with officers seen in Morville Road.

At this moment, there is no suggestion the two incidents are linked.

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