Two people injured in double shooting in Moss Side in Manchester

A major hunt is continuing to find a gunman after two people were left injured in a double shooting.

Police were called to reports that two victims had been left with gunshot wounds after being targeted in the Claremont Road, in Moss Side, in Manchester, at around 10:50pm.

They were rushed to hospital from the scene, before officers and forensics taped off the area overnight amid investigations into the horror attack.

Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.

Detective Superintendent Matt Walker, from Greater Manchester Police, said: “We are working hard to ensure a full and thorough investigation that uncovers exactly what occurred during this incident.

"Thankfully, the victims’ injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, but there could have been worse consequences to this act.

“I want people who live in the area to know that we will never tolerate such acts in our city, and we will be doing all we can to investigate all of its aspects.

"We will continue to provide a strong policing presence over the rest of the weekend and into the coming days, utilising all the appropriate resources we have."

Want more on the issues affecting the North? Our podcast, From the North answers the questions that matter to our region.