10 people have been hospitalised following a shooting at a street party in Manchester.
The incident took place in the Moss Side area last night.
It is understood locals were out celebrating at a Caribbean Carnival earlier in the day. Numerous street parties took place after the event, including one on Claremont Road.
Officers responded to reports of gunshots in the area at approximately 2.30am.
Police officers have cordoned off an area in Claremont Road, Moss Side, Manchester, after 10 people were taken to hospital following a shooting. @Peter_J_Byrne pic.twitter.com/qdKQdpJdLp
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Police are now trying to find out who is responsible for such a “dangerous attack.”
Speaking of the victims, Detective Superintendent Debbie Dooley stated: "We currently have a number of people in hospital all being treated for different injuries but thankfully most do not appear to be life-threatening at this time.”
She reassured residents that there will be a heavy police presence on the streets following the incident.
“We will have extra officers patrolling the area throughout the morning and into the coming days,” she said.
Scene of shooting in Moss Side that’s left 10 people in hospital #CapitalReports pic.twitter.com/ng09w20C9w
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"The area is being searched and examined while we are also trying to speak to as many people as possible and are reviewing CCTV to get all the facts,” Superintendent Dooley added.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the police on 0161 856 4166 quoting incident number 297 of 12 August or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
