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A teenager has been charged with attempted murder following a shooting in Newton Heath.

Samuel Aguda, 19, of Scotland Hall Road, Newton Heath, has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a firearm.

He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Manchester Magistrates’ Court on Monday afternoon.

Officers were called to reports of shots being fired on Scotland Road at around 5.15pm on Friday, April 13.

When police arrived to the scene officers discovered a 20-year-old victim suffering from gun shot wounds.

He was taken to hospital with serious injuries and where he remains for treatment.

Another two teenagers, aged 19, and a 20-year-old arrested in connection with the incident have been released on bail pending further enquiries.