Men arrested over Oldham shooting

29 November 2018, 05:52 | Updated: 29 November 2018, 05:53

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Officers investigating a shooting in Oldham have made further arrests

On Wednesday 28 November 2018, a 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder.

A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and possession with intent to supply class A drugs.

They remain in custody for questioning.

The arrests relate to a shooting at a car park in Oldham.

Shortly before 2.10pm on Monday 19 November 2018, police received reports that shots had been fired in a carpark at the junction of Ashton Road and Copster Hill Road.

A 19 year old man suffered injuries to his back and legs, and a woman bystander's leg was grazed by a stray shotgun pellet.

Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 9080 quoting reference number 1128 of 20/11/18 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.