General · 24 January 2026

Man Shot in Manchester, Six Arrested; Police Investigate

A man in his 20s was hospitalized with a leg injury after a shooting in Manchester's gay village on Richmond Street around 5:00 GMT on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Police have arrested six men, aged 23-26, on suspicion of affray and firearms offenses. Authorities believe the attack was targeted and have recovered a firearm. Police are appealing for any information related to the incident. The injured man's condition is not life-threatening.

By BriefTea Editorial · 24 January 2026 at 16:18

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