A man is hospitalized with serious injuries after being shot while leaving a taxi in Oldham. Police have arrested a 19-year-old suspect on suspicion of attempted murder.
Police have issued an update following a shooting incident in Oldham where a man was injured while leaving a taxi. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon (January 16) at around 12:15 pm on Shaw Road in Derker. According to Greater Manchester Police (GMP), a man on a motorcycle fired shots at individuals exiting a taxi in broad daylight before escaping the scene. The victim was immediately transported to a hospital with serious injuries.
In response to the shooting, GMP established multiple police cordons across Oldham, including Mortimer Street, the intersection of Bower Street and Gould Street, and Huddersfield Road. Armed police were also observed on Almond Road. This morning, GMP released an update stating that a 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. He remains in custody. Superintendent Phil Hutchinson addressed the community on Thursday, assuring residents that the presence of numerous officers and specialists was part of their efforts to thoroughly investigate the shooting. He emphasized that GMP is committed to understanding what led to this incident as quickly as possible and providing reassurance to the community. acknowledging that firearm incidents, especially those resulting in injuries, are shocking for most people, Hutchinson highlighted that GMP has seized a record number of firearms in the past year and that firearm discharges are at their lowest point. While he recognized the seriousness of this particular incident, he hoped this information would offer some reassurance to the public. Hutchinson urged anyone with information or concerns to contact the officers on the ground. The public is asked to contact police on 101, quoting log 1281 of January 16, 2025, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 with any relevant details
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