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Targeted Shooting in Manchester's Gay Village: Six Arrested

1/24/2026

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A man in his 20s was shot in the leg during a targeted attack in Manchester's Gay Village around 5:00 GMT on Richmond Street.
Six men, aged 23 to 26, were arrested on suspicion of affray and firearms offenses.
The injuries are not life-threatening.
Greater Manchester Police said there is no wider threat to the public.
Investigations are ongoing with forensic teams at the scene.

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Story summary

A man in his 20s was shot in the leg during a targeted attack in Manchester's Gay Village around 5:00 GMT on Richmond Street.
Six men, aged 23 to 26, were arrested on suspicion of affray and firearms offenses.
The injuries are not life-threatening.
Greater Manchester Police said there is no wider threat to the public.
Investigations are ongoing with forensic teams at the scene.