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Police are hunting two gunmen on a motorbike who opened fire on a terraced house in Cheetham Hill in the early hours.

Neighbours said they heard men arguing shortly before the incident at around 12.40am on Friday.

Officers were called to reports of shots fired on Galsworthy Avenue and established that two men on a 'moped-style motorbike' approached the house and fired several rounds.

They then fled in the direction of Wordsworth Avenue.

No one was injured and inquiries are ongoing into the “targeted attack”.

DCI Richard Ennis said: “It’s still early in our investigation, and we are working to establish the full circumstances of the incident, but it appears this was a targeted attack.

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“While we carry out enquiries, patrols have been increased in the area, and I’d ask anyone with concerns to speak to these officers directly.

“You can help us find the people responsible for this by sharing any information, no matter how small, if you saw something suspicious in the early hours of this morning.

One neighbour told the M.E.N of hearing five shots and a motorbike revving up the avenue.

The incident happened during Ramadan as Muslim worshippers made their way home from mosque.

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A terraced house and a white hatchback car were cordoned off as two officers stood guard at the house on Friday morning.

Forensics officers were seen trawling the scene for evidence.

A mum told the M.E.N. that she heard two men arguing at around 1am.

“It’s fasting time for us at the moment,” she said.

“I heard a sound and thought ‘was that fireworks or gunshots?’

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“I heard five loud bangs in a row. When I looked out I saw two men running around. I heard a motorbike revving. I think they shot at the front door.

“It’s frightening. At that time, we were coming out of mosque because it’s Ramadan so it was quite busy.”

Another neighbour said: “It’s frightening when it’s on a little street like this.

“I’ve never had any trouble here, never been burgled, nothing. A lot of families and children live on this street.

“The people who live here are really nice families.”

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101. Reports can also be made via Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.