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13.08.2023 - 12:27 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Two boys who were arrested after a 16-year-old was shot in the chest in Stretford have been released on bail, police have confirmed.
The teenage boy was shot in the chest 'at close range' on Langdale Avenue on Thursday afternoon (August 10). Police believe he was 'attacked by approximately 14 males' while children were playing in the street.
His injuries were described as serious but not life-threatening. Two boys - aged 15 and 16 - were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with the shooting.
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In an update issued this morning, a Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said they had since been released on bail. Stop-and-search powers were stepped up in the area after the incident, which now remain in place until 3pm today (Sunday).
Detective Superintendent Lewis Hughes, from Greater Manchester Police’s Serious Crime Division, said previously: "Thursday night's incident is extremely serious and detectives have been deployed as a priority. I want to reassure the Stretford community that we are working flat-out to fully investigate every detail.
"We know the victim was targeted by a large group of approximately 14 males, many of whom approached on foot and some who used bikes. We believe a shotgun was used to shoot the victim at close range.
“I want to reiterate he is just 16 years old. This shooting took place in broad daylight whilst children were out playing in the street.”
Det Supt Hughes added: "The streets of Stretford and Greater Manchester are not for criminals who want to commit violent acts or cause fear and distress to law-abiding residents. It is simply horrific that those responsible think this is in any way
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