Drive-by gunman on wrecking spree

TARGET . . . Gary Peters Hairdressing

VEHICLES and properties were targeted by BB pellets during a two-hour rampage by a lone drive-by gunman.

The shots were fired between 11pm on Monday and 1am yesterday along Rochdale Road and Middleton Road, Royton.

Police received reports of at least two cars with windows broken. A house was also hit.

Officers were told the shooter was in a silver Vauxhall Corsa.

Gary Peters, owner of the hair salon, was called by a nieghbour to say his shop had been hit.

He said: “There has been anti-social behaviour for a while round here. I have been robbed three times in the last three years.”

Facebook’s “I Love Royton” page has messages claiming thousands of pounds of damage has been caused.

Jackie Keightley said: “There could have been someone inside seriously injured. I hope they find this moron and lock them up for a long time.”

Anyone with any information is urged to call Sgt Trevor Harrison, of Royton police, on 0161-856 4521, or Crimestopppers, anonymously, on 0800-555 111.

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