Two charged following shooting

Police were called to Manchester Road, Rochdale, to reports that a man had been shot

Two men have been charged with firearms offences.

Sean Farrell (aged 30) of Manchester Road, Sudden has been charged with the following:

* One count of section 18 wounding with intent

* One count of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life / enable another to do so

* One count of possession of ammunition with intent to endanger life / enable another to do so

John Farrell (aged 49) of Manchester Road, Sudden has been charged with the following:

* One count of possessing a firearm

* One count of possessing ammunition for a firearm without a certificate

* One count of possession of  Class B drugs with intent to supply

* One count of abstract / use without authority electricity

Both men have been remanded in custody to appear before Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court on Tuesday, May 5, 2020.

Shortly before 12:30am on Monday, April 6, 2020, police were called to Manchester Road, Rochdale to reports that a man had been shot.

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