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Ashlie Blakey

Police issue update after gunmen open fire on Salford house

Police say no arrests have been made after gunmen opened fire on a house in Salford.

The house on Anson Street, Eccles, was blasted at 11.30pm on Saturday (June 19) while a woman was at home.

The shot travelled through the front door to the back of the house.

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Thankfully, no-one was hurt in the terrifying incident.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police today said that no arrests have been made yet in connection with the shooting.

Forensics at the scene of the shooting on Sunday morning (Manchester Evening News)

Investigations remain ongoing.

Detective Inspector Rebecca Mills of GMP's Salford District said: "Thankfully those inside the property at the time of the discharge were left unharmed but this could have had a much more serious and devastating outcome.

"A full investigation has been launched into this incident and we're following multiple lines of enquiry to identify those responsible and ensure they're brought to justice."

Anyone with information about the shooting should contact police via the GMP website or on 0161 856 1442 quoting incident 3586 of 19/06/21.

Alternatively, details can be passed on anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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