The suspect fled the scene after the shooting on Friday night
An investigation is underway after shots were blasted at a man on a street in Leigh. A gunman opened fire on Kenwood Avenue, at the junction with St Andrew's Drive, at around 11pm on Friday evening .
Emergency crews rushed to the scene and a man, aged in his 40s, was taken to hospital with gunshot wounds. Police said his injuries are thankfully not thought to be life-threatening or life-changing. The suspect ran from the scene towards Manchester Road. Greater Manchester PoliceInvestigations are now underway on the scene.
St Andrew's Drive has been cordoned off at the junction with Kenwood Avenue.and Leigh district, said: "We are investigating a firearms discharge that occurred overnight, and I want to reassure the community in the local area that this appears to be an isolated incident.
"I understand that incidents of this nature can cause concern among residents and since it occurred, we have taken all steps necessary to keep our investigation moving at pace. We have increased our presence in the area also with officers out on patrol. They are there for your safety but please speak to them if you have any concerns at all or information that might help with our investigation.
"This type of criminality does not belong on our streets. People should be safe and well in their own homes and we will be doing everything we can to bring those responsible to justice.
" Police want to speak to anyone with information about the shooting. They also want to speak to anyone with any doorbell, CCTV or dash cam footage. GMP can be contacted via 101 quoting log 3830 of 15.05.2026. The Live Chat service is also available and can be found at
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