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The victims were aged between 12 and those in their 50s with nine people taken to hospital, including the two children, with pellet-type wounds that aren't believed to be serious. Police believe a "shotgun discharge" is probably to blame for the injuries, and that the shooting is not gang related. A tenth person – a man – remains in a stable but serious condition in hospital after suffering a broken leg, although is is not clear if he sustained this during the shooting. Detectives have launched an attempted murder investigation after the incident on Claremont Road just hours after the Caribbean Carnival , which was attended by 16,000 people, had finished.

Ten injured revellers are still in hospital following shooting after a local carnival took place

Greater Manchester Police were called at 2.30am this morning, with armed and unarmed police flooding the scene and are not yet sure one, two or three shots were fired. Chief Superintendent Wasim Chaudhry said: “There were no arrests at carnival itself. At 2.25am police received a call of ‘bangs’ taking place. “Police arrived within a minute. A large crowd were still celebrating and a number suffered injuries. “Ten people were injured. Ages ranged from late childhood through to their 50s. Injuries were pellet injuries, around their legs.

“One has self discharged from hospital. The other nine hurt are still in hospital. Injuries range from non serious to serious . It’s more by luck that nobody suffered life threatening injuries." He added: “We are not drawing a link between the carnival and what took place.I’d appeal to communities to come forward with any information. “With several hundred people, discharging a firearm would cause ‘collateral’ injuries. “There was a state of panic. Officers carried out first aid. Ten people have received injuries which were related to gun shot. Probably a shotgun discharge. How many times discharged unclear.

Police remain at the scene where 10 people were shot in Moss Side, Manchester

“The injuries are serious for some but not life-threatening. This could’ve been far worse. “These people need to be caught. I’d urge the community to pull together and work with the police. It’s imperative that we catch these people and that we recover the firearm involved. “We can't minimise the risk that the public were put into and the fact that this could have been far worse. "We could have been dealing with life-threatening injuries and we could indeed be investigating multiple murders."

Manchester shooting: Police have shut down the area in Moss Side

One neighbour told Sun Online the gunman was "showing off in front of his friends". The neighbour said: "He pulled a gun out and then it's gone off and ten people have been shot. "I've been told they were mostly shot below the knee. "But it's not gang related just some crazy person pulling out a gun to show off to his friends."

The parents of the two injured children had been present at the time of the shooting, with officers yet to reveal if the shooting was random or if it was a targeted attack. Footage appearing to show the aftermath of the shooting was posted on social media. The video shows a panicked group of people being helped by police. Among the chaos cries and moans from the injured can be heard.

Forensic officers comb the scene of the Moss Side shooting

A member of the public shouts "move", while another voice asks "can you hear me?". The backs of people can be seen crowding around others on the floor as a haze of blue lights can be seen. Local youth worker Kemoy Walker had been on the main stage at the carnival on Saturday and at another street party on Claremont Road until about 11.30pm. He said: "The party I was at was beautiful. When I left there was lovely dancing. That's Moss Side, that's the culture. I'm in shock this morning." He said he believed the carnival would go ahead as planned on Sunday. "We need to get the message across to young people to make sure they are not getting involved in negativity," he said.

He added: "Moss Side has come such a long way and there are great things happening in our community now. Hearing this, I just think why is this happening." Speaking earlier, Chief Superintendent Chaudhry said: “Thankfully the injuries suffered do not appear to be as serious as first believed and hopefully people will begin to leave hospital over the course of the day following treatment. “That being said, there may be people who didn’t seek treatment last night and I would urge these people to get immediate medical attention if that is the case. “This was a reckless act that could have had devastating consequences with families and friends losing loved ones. “Detectives and forensics remain in the Claremont Road area carrying out extensive enquiries and this will carry on today, whilst we will also continue to speak to witnesses and victims."

Police believe a shotgun discharge is to blame for the injuries

Local councillor Pat Karney said one man suffered a broken leg when he was believed to be attempting to flee the incident while the others who were injured had sustained pellet wounds. He joined Moss Side councillors Sameem Ali and Mahadi Sharif-Mahamed in speaking to the media after a briefing with police and urged the community to enjoy the second day of the carnival. Cllr Karney said: "It's an individual, an idiot, who was messing around with a firearm and you can't tar a whole community because of some idiotic behaviour. "That could happen in any city in this country. "I think the fact that over 16,000 people came out to the carnival yesterday indicates the strength of the community here and their desire to celebrate their area."

Officers comb a Manchester street after a gunman shoots 10 people, including two children

Cllr Ali said: “It is an isolated incident. The carnival went off really well. There were more than 16,000 people there. This incident happened six-and-a-half hours later in one of the side streets. “We are not linking it to the carnival at all. It was one person. It was someone with a firearm and people suffered pellet-like injuries to their legs. “We just want to reassure the community. We want people to come down and enjoy the day today in Moss Side. “I will be there and I hope to see lots of other people there to.”

Concerned locals took to social media to express their fears over the shooting. Bev Craig tweeted: "Awful news. Thoughts with those injured and the local community today as the police start to piece events together. "Moss Side is a vibrant, welcoming area- and so much more than just a headline, let’s hope in the days to come this is remembered." Ann Coates tweeted: "Terrible events in #MossSide with 10 people shot, hope this is not a return to #Gunchester."

Police remain in the area today, about two miles south of Manchester city centre, while investigations are ongoing. They have asked anybody with any information to contact them. Detective Superintendent Debbie Dooley said: “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. “Officers are trying to establish exactly where this incident took place and who is responsible for such a dangerous attack.

“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. “The Caribbean Carnival had been taking place earlier that day but had finished several hours prior to this incident occurring, which is why there were still a lot of people in the area. “Those living or visiting the area will understandably be concerned by this incident and we will have extra officers patrolling the area throughout the morning and into the coming days. “If you do have any concerns please approach them and they will try and help in any way they can.”

Manchester shooting: The scene in Moss Side this morning after the Caribbean Carnival

A Greater Manchester Police spokesman said: “At around 2.30am police received a report of gunshots heard on Claremont Road. “Due to the nature of the report, a large number of both unarmed and armed officers attended and established that several people had been injured as a result of a firearm being discharged. “At this stage, ten people are currently in hospital suffering from minor to major injuries. “Officers are currently in the area trying to establish exactly where the shooting took place and identify those involved.”

Debris litters the Moss Side street close to where the shooting took place