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Major update after Manchester's Gay Village shooting as firearm seized by police
Six men aged 23 to 26 have been arrested after a man was shot near Manchester's Gay Village in what police described as a 'targeted and concerning incident' last night
Six men have been arrested following a shooting in Manchester city centre. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed that officers rushed to Richmond Street, close to the city's Gay Village, at approximately 5am on Saturday, January 24, after receiving reports of a disturbance.
Upon arrival, police discovered a man in his 20s suffering from a leg wound consistent with a gunshot injury. He was rushed to hospital, where his condition was described as non-life threatening and non-life changing.
Six men, ranging in age from 23 to 26, were arrested on suspicion of affray and firearms offences and remain in police custody whilst enquiries continue, the Manchester Evening News reports.
A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: "Six men have been arrested on suspicion of firearms offences after a firearms discharge in the city centre.
"Officers were called to Richmond Street at around 5am this morning (Saturday 24 January 2026) to reports of a disturbance. Upon arriving at the address, officer locate an adult male with an injury to a leg which is consistent with a gunshot wound.
"They have been taken to hospital with injuries that have been described as non-life threatening and non-life changing.
"Six men aged between 23 and 26 years have all been arrested on suspicion of affray and firearms offences and remain in police custody for questioning. Investigations are ongoing."
Superintendent Stephen Wiggins from GMP's City of Manchester division stated: "This will undoubtedly be a concerning incident for anyone living or working in the city centre and across Greater Manchester.
"Our officers acted swiftly, detaining six individuals we believe were involved, and a firearm has been recovered from the address.
"Since 2023, our Serious Crime Division has removed 168 firearms from our streets, showing how seriously we take gun crime. We believe this was a targeted incident and there is no wider threat to the public."
Armed police continue to maintain a presence at the location this morning, with several flats on Richmond Street currently being examined, our correspondent at the scene reports.
Local people are urged to steer clear of the vicinity whilst investigations are ongoing.
A second police cordon is in place yards away from the scene.A stretch of Princess Street is taped off by officers this morning (Saturday, January 24). A Mercedes G-Class vehicle - or 'G-Wagon' - has been pictured within the cordon.Forensic officers are centering their investigations around the vehicle. The Manchester Evening News understands that this cordon is linked to the shooting on Richmond Street, which happened just metres away.
Daily Star Sunday
Six men aged 23 to 26 have been arrested after a man was shot near Manchester's Gay Village in what police described as a 'targeted and concerning incident' last night
Six men have been arrested following a shooting in Manchester city centre. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed that officers rushed to Richmond Street, close to the city's Gay Village, at approximately 5am on Saturday, January 24, after receiving reports of a disturbance.
Upon arrival, police discovered a man in his 20s suffering from a leg wound consistent with a gunshot injury. He was rushed to hospital, where his condition was described as non-life threatening and non-life changing.
Six men, ranging in age from 23 to 26, were arrested on suspicion of affray and firearms offences and remain in police custody whilst enquiries continue, the Manchester Evening News reports.
A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: "Six men have been arrested on suspicion of firearms offences after a firearms discharge in the city centre.
"Officers were called to Richmond Street at around 5am this morning (Saturday 24 January 2026) to reports of a disturbance. Upon arriving at the address, officer locate an adult male with an injury to a leg which is consistent with a gunshot wound.
"They have been taken to hospital with injuries that have been described as non-life threatening and non-life changing.
"Six men aged between 23 and 26 years have all been arrested on suspicion of affray and firearms offences and remain in police custody for questioning. Investigations are ongoing."
Superintendent Stephen Wiggins from GMP's City of Manchester division stated: "This will undoubtedly be a concerning incident for anyone living or working in the city centre and across Greater Manchester.
"Our officers acted swiftly, detaining six individuals we believe were involved, and a firearm has been recovered from the address.
"Since 2023, our Serious Crime Division has removed 168 firearms from our streets, showing how seriously we take gun crime. We believe this was a targeted incident and there is no wider threat to the public."
Armed police continue to maintain a presence at the location this morning, with several flats on Richmond Street currently being examined, our correspondent at the scene reports.
Local people are urged to steer clear of the vicinity whilst investigations are ongoing.
A second police cordon is in place yards away from the scene.A stretch of Princess Street is taped off by officers this morning (Saturday, January 24). A Mercedes G-Class vehicle - or 'G-Wagon' - has been pictured within the cordon.Forensic officers are centering their investigations around the vehicle. The Manchester Evening News understands that this cordon is linked to the shooting on Richmond Street, which happened just metres away.
Daily Star Sunday
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