Police have stepped up patrols in a south Manchester suburb after a midnight car crash ended in a shooting.
Officers were called to Dudley Road in Whalley Range at 12.40am yesterday (Thursday) following reports of a disturbance in the street.
Two cars had crashed but by the time cops arrived at the scene the men on board had fled.
A bullet was found at the scene.
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Two men - aged 20 and 25 - have been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and firearms offences.
They remain in police custody.
Today (Friday) Greater Manchester Police appealed to the public for any information about the incident and vowed to step up patrols in Whalley Range.
Chief Inspector Anthony Norman, of GMP's City of Manchester division, said: "These offenders had no regards for the safety of others with this incident taking place in the middle of the street in a residential area.
"Two men have been arrested so far, however our investigation does not stop here and we have a team of detectives working around the clock to establish the full circumstances of this incident an identify all of those involved.
"We would like to reassure local residents that there is not believed to be any threat to the wider community and we have an increased police presence in the area to offer community reassurance and assist with the investigation - please do not hesitate to speak to them if you have any concerns or questions.
"If anyone has any information at all that could help officers to complete their investigation, please get in touch as soon as possible. Even the smallest piece of information could prove vital in helping police to piece together the full circumstances of this incident."
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 6063, quoting incident number 91 of 02/09/21. Reports can also be made anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
