Breaking News: Shooting in Manchester City Centre Leaves One Injured, Six Arrested (2026)

A man was rushed to the hospital with a leg injury, believed to be a gunshot wound, after a shooting in Manchester city centre. Six men, aged 23 to 26, were arrested on suspicion of affray and firearms offences. The incident occurred around 5 am on Saturday at an address on Richmond Street, prompting a police response to a reported disturbance. Superintendent Stephen Wiggins assured the community that the incident was targeted and posed no broader threat to the public. The police are seeking witnesses or information to aid their ongoing investigations.

Breaking News: Shooting in Manchester City Centre Leaves One Injured, Six Arrested (2026)
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