Officers in Rochdale appeal for witnesses and information following a firearms incident on Green Lane in Middleton
Police in Rochdale are appealing for witnesses and information after a suspected firearms incident on Green Lane in Middleton, where four shots were fired at a property by an unknown offender on a motorbike. No injuries were reported, and no arrests have been made. A scene remains in place for further investigation, with increased police presence in the area. Authorities urge anyone with information or footage to come forward.
Middleton street cordoned off after shots fired at house
Police sealed off part of Green Lane in Middleton today after a motorbike rider fired four shots at a house shortly before 22:00 GMT on Wednesday.
No-one was hurt and no arrests have yet been made, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said.
Officers remained at the scene overnight while forensic teams examined the area and house-to-house enquiries continued.
Detectives are treating the shooting as an isolated incident and say it is not connected to any recent firearms incidents in neighbouring Rochdale.
Det Supt Phil Key, from GMP’s Rochdale district, said patrols had been stepped up to reassure residents.
“Incidents involving firearms always cause understandable concern,” he said.
”Extra officers are in the area both to keep people safe and to speak to anyone who may have worries or information.”
Police are appealing for witnesses and for anyone with doorbell, dash-cam or CCTV footage recorded in or around Green Lane on Wednesday evening to come forward.
Information can be given by calling 101 quoting log 3455 of 12 March, or by using the force’s Live Chat service at gmp.police.uk.
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