Boy treated for multiple gunshot wounds after being attacked in Newton Heath

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Two boys aged 16 and 14 have been arrested in connection with the shooting of a teenage boy in Manchester.

The victim is being treated for multiple gunshot wounds after being attacked in Newton Heath at about 5.15pm on Friday.

Greater Manchester police were called to reports of shots being fired near Scotland Hall Road and found a man with “serious injuries”.

Police have issued an appeal for information in relation to the incident.

DI Claire McGuire said: “A young man has been left with serious injuries as a result of this incident and that is why it’s vital that we find the people responsible.

“While we’ve made two arrests, we are in the early stages of the investigation and our inquiries into the full circumstances around how this man came to be shot continues.

“It is important that members of the public who can help us to identify those who were at the scene at the time of the shooting contact police.

“People in the area will see increased patrols, and I’d urge anyone with detail that could help our investigation, or with any concerns, to speak to these officers directly.”

Members of the public can send information to police on 0161 856 1146 quoting incident number 1561 of 13 April 2018.