Manchester’s Gay Village has been cordoned off following reports of a shooting.
Officers were first called to the scene on Richmond Street, in the early hours of this morning.
A man was found with a gunshot wound to his leg, with the firearm discovered at the scene
His injuries are considered non-life-threatening.
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Six men aged between 23 and 26-years-old have been arrested.
Superintendent Stephen Wiggins said: ‘This will undoubtedly be a concerning incident to be waking up to, not just for those who live and work in the city centre, but for the whole of Greater Manchester.
‘Once the call came in, our officers acted quickly, making to the scene to established what had unfolded at the address on Richmond Street, detaining six individuals who we believe have been involved in this incident.
‘We have managed to recover a firearm at the address. Since 2023, our colleagues in the Serious Crime Division have taken 168 firearms off our streets in Greater Manchester, underlining how serious we take gun crime across the force.
‘I would like to reassure the community that we believe this is a targeted incident, and there is no wider threat to the general public.’
Richmond Street runs parallel to the iconic Canal Street, known for its gay bars and clubs.
Labour councillor Sam Wheeler, one of the three councillors for the Piccadilly ward, said that he is waiting to get more information about the incident.
He told Metro: ‘I have been informed of the incident and I am waiting to get more details from the Greater Manchester Police.’
Manchester’s Gay Village rose to fame in the late 1980s and 1990s when the city’s nightlife boomed thanks to the Hacienda club and the opening of Manto in the heart of the village.
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