Man charged following Ashton murder

Luke Graham was taken to hospital where he sadly died from his injuries

A man has been charged with the murder of Luke Graham, who was shot in Ashton.

Lee Adshead, aged 26, of Havana Close in Manchester has been charged with murder and attempted murder.

At around 4.50pm on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, police were called to reports that a man had been shot on Birch Street in Ashton.

Luke Graham (31) was taken to hospital where he sadly died from his injuries.

Another man in his 20s later presented himself at hospital with a gunshot wound to his leg.

He was treated for non-serious injuries.

Adshead will appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court today (Friday).

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