A Salford man has been jailed after firing a shotgun from the back of a motorbike.
Dominic Allinson was riding down Henley Avenue in Salford on February 19 when he fired a pump action shotgun four times towards a car.
Although the shots missed the car, they did hit a house which was directly behind it, causing damage.
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The 25-year-old was jailed at Bolton Crown Court yesterday after being found guilty of possession of a firearm with intent to danger life and possession of a prohibited weapon.
Following the firearms discharge, the car sped off and was pursued by the motorbike, resulting in a high speed chase across Salford, before the car rammed into the bike which Allinson was riding on.
Following an analysis of forensics from the scene, officers were able to use DNA evidence as well as CCTV enquiries to establish that Allinson, of Gargrave Street, Salford, had fired the shotgun whilst another man drove the bike.
Allinson was jailed for 14 years - and handed an extended licence period of three years.
Detective Sergeant Karl Dalton, of GMP's Salford district, said: "This was a completely needless act of violence.
"Allinson had absolutely no regard for the safety others, firing a shotgun in the street before engaging in a high speed chase which could have easily resulted in serious injury or even death for innocent members of the public in the area.
"Over the last two years, Salford has seen a major decrease in serious and organised crime with shootings dropping by 60 per cent since the Operation Naseby taskforce was allocated, proactively gathering intelligence and successfully tackling criminal groups with over 200 arrests as well as significant seizures of drugs, cars and money.
"Gun crime can have fatal consequences, and we are committed to reducing the number of firearms incidents further, working with key partners in the area to deliver training and diversionary activities to educate young people about the risks of gang behaviour.
"Hopefully this sentence today sends a clear message about the consequences of being involved in organised crime and gives Allinson the time he needs to think about his senseless actions."
