Man charged with attempted murder following Oldham shooting

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 22nd January 2025, at 16:20hrs

The victim an 18-year-old man remains in a stable condition in hospital

A man has been charged with attempted murder following the shooting on an estate in Oldham.

In an update posted today, Greater Manchester Police said:

“Officers from our Major incident Team (MIT) investigating a firearms incident which occurred on Shaw Road in Oldham on Thursday 16 January 2025 have charged a man with attempted murder.

Ethan Glasgow-Lattibeaudiere (29/07/2001) of NFA has been charged with two counts of attempted murder, section 18 assault, and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.

He has been remanded in custody ahead of a scheduled appearance at Manchester & Salford Magistrates Court on Wednesday 22 January 2025.

Three juveniles, alongside an 18-year-old man, a 19-year-old man, a man in his 20s and a man in his 40s who were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, have all been bailed pending further investigation.

Our officers have also recovered a firearm which is currently being analysed by specialist officers.

The victim – an 18-year-old man – was taken to hospital with serious injuries, where he remains in a stable condition.

Detective Chief Inspector Charlotte Whalley from our Major Incident Team said: “Our investigation has been meticulous since the incident happened on Thursday, which has now led to us charging one of the eight males we arrested over the weekend.

“Whilst most firearms incidents are targeted and do not pose a threat to the wider public, we know the fear and anxiety these incidents cause amongst our communities.

“We have seized at total of 304 firearms since 2021, underlining our ongoing commitment to rid the streets of these weapons, ensuring those who live and work in Greater Manchester feel safe.”

Our Major Incident Team are still appealing to anyone with information around this incident to get in touch with us on 101 quoting log 1281 of 16/01/2025. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you can do that by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.