Armed police officers were involved in a tense and prolonged confrontation with a suspected gunman on a residential street in Salford, leading to the arrest of a 36-year-old man on serious charges including attempted murder.
Swift Police Response to Firearm Reports
Greater Manchester Police were alerted to reports of a firearm being discharged on St Joseph's Drive in Salford at approximately 8:16pm on Sunday evening, February 1st. The emergency call prompted an immediate deployment of armed response units to the location, which features terraced housing in a residential area.
Officers arrived at the scene to confront a suspect who had allegedly fired shots toward another individual. Remarkably, despite the discharge of a firearm, no injuries were reported from the incident, according to information obtained by local media sources.
Extended Confrontation Before Arrest
The situation developed into what police described as a "prolonged stand-off" at a property on St Joseph's Drive. Armed officers maintained their position as they worked to safely resolve the dangerous situation and protect the surrounding community from potential harm.
Following the extended confrontation, police successfully detained the suspect without further incident. The 36-year-old man was taken into custody where he remains for questioning by investigating officers.
Serious Charges and Ongoing Investigation
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police confirmed the man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear. The force has launched a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the firearm discharge and the events that followed.
Detective Superintendent Simon Moyles emphasised the gravity with which authorities are treating the incident, stating: "We are treating this incident with the utmost seriousness. The use of firearms and acts of intimidation have absolutely no place in Greater Manchester, and we will not tolerate them."
Public Appeal for Information
Police have issued a direct appeal to members of the public who may have witnessed the incident or who possess information that could assist their enquiries. Investigators are particularly interested in obtaining any CCTV footage or dashcam recordings from the area around St Joseph's Drive during the time of the incident.
Detective Superintendent Moyles added: "Our officers responded swiftly to protect the public, and our investigation will continue to ensure those responsible are brought to justice. If you witnessed anything, or if you have any information that could assist our enquiries, please come forward."
The investigation continues as forensic teams examine the scene and detectives pursue multiple lines of enquiry to establish the full sequence of events that led to the armed confrontation and subsequent arrest.
