16-year-old Boy Charged With Attempted Murder

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday, 14th October 2024, at 12:30hrs

A man has been left with life changing injuries following the incident in Gorton

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder following an investigation by Greater Manchester Detectives.

In a statement released on Sunday, Greater Manchester Police said,

“A 16-year-old boy has today (Sunday 13 October 2024) been charged with attempted murder and possession of a bladed article, as detectives continue to investigate an incident on Hampden Crescent, Gorton, on Monday 7 October.

The boy is set to appear at Manchester Youth Court on Monday 14 October.

An 18-year-old man arrested earlier this week has been bailed pending further enquiries.

This relates to a reported firearms discharge and altercation, which left a man with life changing injuries.

Detective Chief Inspector Nicola McCulloch said, “Local officers continue to have an increased visible presence in the area to provide the local community with reassurance, after what we know has been a shocking incident.

“Our investigation is very much ongoing and our call for witnesses and footage remains in place. We urge anyone who has not yet come forward to do so.”

Anyone with information can submit this via our major incident portal, by calling 101, the Major Incident Team office on 0161 856 0110, or by visiting our Live Chat service at gmp.police.uk, quoting log number 2621 of 07/10/24.

You can also report information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.