Oldham: Two arrested for attempted murder after 'disturbance'

Last night at around 8.30pm, police officers were called to Royal Oldham Hospital A&E, where a man presented with "serious injuries" which have now been confirmed as "gunshot wounds to his arms".

Now, detectives have established that a "disturbance" took place on Busk Road in Oldham. 

Another male was found at this location, having been stabbed. 

Two men aged 22 and 29 have now been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, and are in hospital being treated for injuries. 

Officers believe it is an isolated incident with no wider threat posed to the public. 

A scene remains in place on Busk Road. 

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Detective Inspector Alex Wilkinson from GMP’s Major Incident Team said: "This was a serious incident that has left two men injured in hospital.

"Our enquiries are in their initial stages at the moment, and we are working extremely hard to ascertain the facts and build a thorough timeline of events that led up to the disturbance on Busk Road, but we believe this is an isolated incident with no wider threat to the public.

"We would appeal for anyone with information to come forward and assist us with our investigation.

“Our response so far has included increased patrols in the immediate area to reassure the community and this will continue over the coming days whilst we remain at the scene to investigate.

“Anyone with details that may help us in our investigation are asked to get in touch, as we know there could be a number of potential witnesses to this incident.” 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Greater Manchester Police on 101, quoting log number 3740 of 22/5/24.

Alternatively, details can be passed on anonymously to the independent charity - Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.