GUNMAN OPENS FIRE ON BUSY MAIN ROAD IN RUSH-HOUR DRIVE-BY SHOOTING ATTACK IN CHEETHAM

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Police are appealing for anyone with dash-cam footage from the busy junction to come forward.

A drive-by gunman opened fire on a busy main road, hitting his target in the leg.

The 29-year-old victim told officers he was at the junction of Queen's Road and Smedley Road in Cheetham Hill , near a dental surgery, when a car pulled alongside and he was shot.

It's believed the shooting happened at about 5pm on Thursday, when that area would have been heavy with traffic.
Queen's Road links Cheetham Hill with Harpurhey and east Manchester, and Smedley Road leads to the centre of Cheetham Hill and north Manchester. It's a cut through for commuters wishing to avoid Manchester city centre and a busy bus route.

The victim arrived at North Manchester General Hospital about an hour after the attack.Staff at the hospital immediately alerted Greater Manchester Police after it was confirmed his injury was caused by a bullet.

The victim remained in hospital on Friday but his injuries are not considered to be life threatening.

Forensic officers have carried out a search of the area-
Police said the victim 'self-presented' at the hospital, although it is believed that he was taken there by car.

No arrests have been made and GMP are appealing for any witnesses to come forward. Officers say dash-cam footage from commuters could provide crucial evidence.

A spokesman for GMP said: "At around 6pm on Thursday police were called to North Manchester General Hospital to reports that a man had come into the accident and emergency department having been shot in the leg in the Smedley area of Cheetham Hill.

"The man is currently being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
"Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting the reference number 1732 of 13/07/17."

The GMP spokesman added: "We have started an investigation and have increased patrols in the area. We would urge anyone with information or concerns to contact us."

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