Teen Arrested After Motorcycle Gunman Wounds Man in Oldham Street Shooting

A 19-year-old man is in custody after a motorcyclist opened fire on a group of men exiting a taxi on Shaw Road in Oldham yesterday, leaving one victim hospitalized with serious injuries.

The shooting occurred at approximately 12:15pm Thursday, when the gunman fired shots at the men before speeding away from the scene. Emergency services flooded the area as officers worked to establish the circumstances surrounding the attack.

Multiple crime scenes were established throughout the neighborhood, including at the junction of Shaw Road with Shaw Street, Mortimer Street, the junction of Bower Street and Gold Street, and Huddersfield Road, as forensic teams preserved evidence.

Superintendent Phil Hutchinson addressed community concerns about the heavy police presence: “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,” Hutchinson added. “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.”

Police urge anyone with information to contact them on 101 quoting log 1281 of 16/01/25, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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