A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a shooting in Stockport.
Officers were called to reports of a 'firearms discharge' on Hollyhouse Drive, Woodley, at around 7.15pm on Monday, February 3.
A man in his 40s suffered gunshot wounds to his legs.
The victim is recovering from his injuries in hospital.
A 23-year-old man has now been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
He remains in custody for questioning.
Police have renewed their appeal for information about the shooting in a statement issued tonight.
Detective Inspector Darren Scar, of GMP’s Stockport Borough, said: “This was a violent incident which has left a man in hospital for over two weeks with serious injuries.
"Our thoughts remain with him as he recovers.
"Although we have made an arrest we are keen to establish the circumstances around this shooting and are appealing to the public for further information to assist us with this case.
"We understand that this incident happened after dark but it occurred in a well-populated residential street in the early evening, therefore we expect people will be able to assist our investigations.
"I would urge anyone who has any information or who was around Hollyhouse Drive, Woodley, at the time of the shooting and saw anything unusual or suspicious to contact police as soon as possible."
Anyone with information should call police on 0161 856 9923 quoting incident 2708 of 03/02/2020.
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
