Police have launched an investigation after reports that shots were fired in Ancoats on Saturday night.

Police attended the scene at Weybridge Road in New Islington at around 10.06pm.

Officers confirmed there was a discharge of a firearm, but no one was injured, and are now carrying out inquiries.

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Witnesses claim that two shots were fired in the Saltford Avenue, Weybridge Road area at some time between 8pm and 10pm.

Police were still in attendance at the scene at 11pm on Saturday night and the area where the shots were reportedly fired was cordoned off.

Officers at the scene confirmed that police were investigating an incident.

Follow the latest updates from the scene.