Gunshots fired at Manchester house in ‘targeted’ attack

Police launched investigation into ‘shocking’ incident but confirm no one was injured

Officers were called to the scene on Prince Edward Avenue following the incident at around 1am (Google Maps)

Gunshots have been fired at a house in Greater Manchester in what police believe was a targeted attack.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) launched an investigation after confirming a gun was fired at an address in Prince Edward Avenue, Oldham, at around 1am on Tuesday morning.

The force confirmed no one was injured in the attack.

Detective inspector Clare Harrison, from GMP’s Oldham district, described the incident as “shocking” but said police “do believe that this is a targeted attack”, with no wider risk posed to the community.

She said: “We are working at pace to find out the exact circumstances of last night’s events and understanding the timeline. We are utilising all the necessary resources available as we investigate the incident, and are working hard to ensure those responsible are brought into custody.

“Any report of a firearms discharge is always shocking and I know that people within the local area will be concerned and worried following this news.

“However, I want to tell the public that we do believe that this is a targeted attack with no wider threat to the public.”

Greater Manchester Police believe the incident was a targeted attack (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

She said extra officers will be deployed in the areas to reassure people.

“I would recommend chatting to them if you have any concerns – they are there for you and will be able to assist with any queries,” DI Harrison added.

"We've continued to tackle gun crime to keep streets safer across Greater Manchester, with 78 firearms recovered in the last year alone.

“The number of shootings has continued to reduce and our specialist teams continue to remove these weapons from the hands of criminals. However, when incidents do occur, we act quickly and thoroughly to ensure those responsible are brought to justice.

“If you have information that you believe is important, please do get in touch with us via 101, quoting log number 122 of 07/05/24. You can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.”

In particular, officers are asking anyone with any relevant dashcam, CCTV, or doorbell footage, to get in touch.