A man has been injured following a shooting in Leigh, Greater Manchester – police have launched an investigation, and no one has been arrested so far
Police have launched an investigation following a shooting in Leigh, Greater Manchester – with the shooter still on the loose.
Officers were called to Kenwood Avenue at around 11pm on Friday evening. A man, aged in his 40s, was found at the scene with gunshot wounds.
He was rushed to hospital but thankfully his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening or life-changing, police said.
Detectives believe the shots were fired towards the man outside a property. The suspect then fled the scene, running off towards Manchester Road.
Investigations are now underway into what has been described as an “isolated” incident. St Andrew’s Drive remains taped off this afternoon, with a cordon in place from the street’s junctions with Kenwood Avenue and Green Lane, Manchester Evening News reports.
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Investigations appear to be focused around a house within the cordon. Fingertip searches have reportedly been carried out on the scene.
A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: “Last night (Friday 15 May 2026) shortly before 11pm, we were called to reports of a suspected firearms discharge on Kenwood Avenue in Leigh.
“A man in his 40s was taken to hospital with injuries believed to be caused by a firearm. He remains in hospital for treatment however the injuries aren’t believed to be life-changing or life-threatening.
“It is believed that shots were fired towards the man whilst outside a property by an unknown offender who then ran off down the road in the direction of Manchester Road.
“No arrests have been made at this stage. A scene remains in place this morning whilst officers conduct further enquiries, and an investigation is underway.
“Detectives are appealing to the public for information. If you know more about this incident or were in the area at the time and saw something suspicious, we urge you to come forward. We are also particularly keen to speak to anyone who has doorbell, dashcam, or CCTV footage from the surrounding areas.”
