Police have cordoned off a street in Manchester’s Gay Village after reports of a firearm being discharged in the early hours of the morning. Authorities responded to Richmond Street, adjacent to Canal Street in the city center, just after midnight on Saturday, January 24.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed that emergency services were dispatched following the reports of gunshots. A significant cordon is currently in place as forensic teams conduct investigations, with multiple police vehicles present in the vicinity.
According to the Manchester Evening News, law enforcement is purportedly conducting searches in nearby apartments, with armed response units on-site this morning. No specific details regarding injuries or arrests have been disclosed at this time.
A spokesperson from GMP mentioned that officers are looking into the incident, and a comprehensive statement is anticipated later today. Residents and visitors in the area are advised to steer clear of the street until the investigations are concluded.