A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was seriously injured during a shooting in Wigan.
Police were called to Crabtree Road on Saturday, June 19, to reports of a shooting where a man was found suffering a serious gunshot wound to the leg.
At the time, police reported the man, 34, had suffered ‘life changing injuries’ as a result.
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The victim is now continuing to recover from home.
An investigation led to a warrant being executed at an address in the Beech Hill area this morning (September 2).
As a result of the search, a 30-year-old man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
The suspect is also being held on suspicion of a firearms incident on Friday 20 August 20 at the Springfield Pub.
A 32-year-old woman is also being held on suspicion of a firearm offence.
Both remain in custody for questioning by detectives from Wigan CID.
Detective Inspector John Davies, of GMP Wigan's CID, said: "These are the first arrests in what is an extensive investigation into a very serious shooting that we believe is an escalation of a disturbance in the area around Crabtree Road earlier that day.
"Our team of detectives have been working tirelessly on this case so far, and are determined to take robust action to ensure that suspects are brought to custody and offenders brought to justice.
"I'd like to thank the local community for their patience during this morning's action and I ask that anyone with information about these incidents continue to contact us.”
Anyone with information can contact GMP on 0161 856 7257 or Crimestopers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
