Man quickly arrested after shooting in Oldham
A 19-year-old man was arrested following a shooting incident on Shaw Road, Oldham, where a victim sustained serious injuries and was hospitalized. The suspect fled on a motorcycle after firing shots at men exiting a taxi. A large emergency services presence remains at multiple scenes for evidence preservation and community reassurance. Superintendent Phil Hutchinson emphasized the rarity of such incidents in Greater Manchester and urged witnesses to come forward.
Teenager Arrested After Daylight Shooting in Oldham
A 19-year-old man is in custody after a shooting on Shaw Road in Oldham that left one man hospitalized with serious injuries. The incident occurred at approximately 12:15 pm today (Thursday, 16 January 2025).
According to police, a motorcyclist opened fire on men exiting a taxi before fleeing the scene. The victim remains hospitalized with serious injuries.
Multiple crime scenes have been established across the area, including the junction of Shaw Road with Shaw Street, Mortimer Street, the junction of Bower Street and Gould Street, and Huddersfield Road. A significant emergency services presence remains in the area as detectives work to establish the full circumstances of the shooting.
Superintendent Phil Hutchinson addressed community concerns: “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.”
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting log 1281 of 16/01/25, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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