Police probe gunshots
Date published: 26 September 2011
POLICE are investigating after shots were fired in the early hours of Friday in Oldham town centre.
Shortly after 4am, police were called to Horsedge Street following reports a number of shots had been fired.
Armed officers attended and secured the scene. No-one was injured or any property damaged.
Supt Gary Simpson, from Oldham police, said: “Specialist armed officers quickly responded and we now have a number of dedicated detectives working hard to establish exactly what has happened.
“No-one was injured, but clearly the discharging of a firearm is a very serious incident.
“If anyone has any information about this crime, please call us.”
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0161-872 5050, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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