Police believe two Tameside shootings were targeted

POLICE say they “strongly believe” two shootings at separate addresses in Tameside in one evening were targeted and are linked. 

Nobody was seriously injured at either location following the attacks, according to Greater Manchester Police.

The incidents took place at a house on Standish Walk in Haughton Green at around 9pm on Monday, October 21, and then shortly after at nearby Mill Lane in Hyde.

Mill Lane in Denton. Image supplied

GMP says although no arrests have been made, they are making “good progress” as they carry out “a number of lines of enquiry to understand fully what has happened”.

Scenes remained in place throughout Tuesday, October 22, so that specialist officers could conduct searches and obtain evidence.

Uniformed officers have also been on patrol to reassure residents in the area, as the force appeals for information that could prove vital in their investigation.

“Officers are visible in the area to provide reassurance to our local communities who will rightly be shocked to learn about what has happened, whilst the victims continue to be supported,” said Chief Superintendent Chris Foster, from GMP’s Tameside district.

“We are at a crucial stage in our investigation and I would like to appeal to those in the local area to come forward in confidence if they have any information that could help us. This could be eyewitness accounts, or footage whether from CCTV, doorbell or dashcam.

“All details will be handled sensitively as we remain focused on tracking those responsible to ensure we can bring them in for questioning.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 9262 or 101, quoting incident 3383 of October 21, 2024. Alternatively, details can be passed on anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.