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Two children were among 10 people injured during a shooting at a late-night street party in Manchester.

Armed officers from Greater Manchester Police (GMP) flooded Moss Side at 2.30am this morning.

Detectives have since launched an investigation into the attempted murder of those wounded.

Police attended the scene to find 10 people hurt and the community in a "state of panic".

The victims range in age from 12 to 60 and suffered minor to major injuries caused by a suspected shotgun discharge, police said.

A number of people have injuries to their legs - some consistent with 'pellet' injuries. One man suffered a broken leg.

A further two people went to hospital today to be checked over. Their injuries are not thought to be serious at this time.

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GMP confirmed this afternoon that out of the 12 people who went to hospital, seven have now been discharged - including a teenager.

A number of people were in the area following the Caribbean Carnival of Manchester, which had finished some hours before, the force added.

The Caribbean Carnival itself is understood to have passed off peacefully, but police said a large number of people were still in the area in the early hours as a result.

Footage reportedly showing the aftermath of the incident was posted on social media.

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The video appears to show a panicked group of people being helped by police.

As a voice cries out, shouts of "move" can be heard, while another voice asks "can you hear me?"

Police revealed nine people were taken to hospital with "pellet-type wounds" which are not believed to be serious.

A GMP spokesman 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.

"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."

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Chief Supt Wasim Chaudhry added: "It's more by luck that nobody suffered life threatening injuries

"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."

The Caribbean Carnival is a two-day event held at the Alexandra Park, between Whalley Range and Moss Side.

On the website, it is described as: "A celebration of dance, music, costumes and cultures around the streets of Manchester."

Youth worker Kemoy Walker, who has dedicated his time to helping young people in Moss Side since he was 16, said he was shocked at the news of the shooting.

He had been on the main stage at the carnival on Saturday and at another street party on Claremont Road until about 11.30pm.

Mr Walker 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 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?"

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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.

"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."

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GMP said it had deployed a "large number" of armed and unarmed officers in the area after the alarm was raised.

Investigations were taking place to identify exactly where the shooting occurred and who was involved.

Anyone with any information was asked to call police on 0161 856 4166 quoting incident number 297 of 12 August or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.