A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a double stabbing in Salford, police confirmed today (February 12).
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Two men have been rushed to hospital this evening after shots were fired in Leigh.
Emergency services scrambled to different scenes in the town on Wednesday evening, January 26 to reports of two shootings.
There was confusion and worry as residents spoke of seeing a number of flashing police vehicles and a helicopter flying low over their homes.
Police were first called to a scene on Hawthorne Grove at around 5.45pm in response to an incident and found there had been a firearms discharge.
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And shortly after, officers then received reports of a second shooting on Shadwell Grove - exactly one mile away.
Police cordons remain in place in both areas this evening as investigations continue.
Forensics have been pictured carrying out fingertip searches at both scenes.
It is understood that a police helicopter was also circling the area shortly after 6pm.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed that two men, one in his 30s and the other in his 20s, have been rushed to hospital.
More information about their injuries is not yet known.
People living nearby spoke to the Manchester Evening News about the incidents.
Others raised concerns that the shootings had occurred on their doorsteps.
One person said: "I've seen the rumours about what's happened. I live here with my kids it's not good to see this at all."
Another living on Tennyson Avenue, which adjoins Shadwell Grove, added: "There were a lot of police cars and a helicopter flying around just after 6pm.
"My family and all the neighbours were very worried at seeing the number of police in the area.
"The fact there is more than one large cordon means it seems really serious."
And another man, who was out walking his dog, added: "I've had at least 20 calls
A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a double stabbing in Salford, police confirmed today (February 12).
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