Machester’s Gay Village cordoned after man shot in the leg with six others arrested – Bundlezy

Machester’s Gay Village cordoned after man shot in the leg with six others arrested

Forensics and police on Richmond Street 24 Jan 2026
Officers were first called to the scene on Richmond Street, in the early hours of this morning (Picture: Men Media)

Manchester’s Gay Village has been cordoned off following reports of a shooting.

Officers were first called to the scene on Richmond Street, in the early hours of this morning.

A man was found with a gunshot wound to his leg, with the firearm discovered at the scene

His injurie are non-life threatening.

A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson confirmed emergency crews responded to reports of a firearms discharge.

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Six men aged between 23 and 26-years-old have been arrested.

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