THREE people have been jailed for a total of more than 30-years after a shooting which left a man with life-changing injuries.

The convictions comes just under a year after a 33-year-old man was shot in the chest on Mill Hill in Little Hulton seriously injuring him.

The shooting was one of a number of violent incidents linked to a dispute between two criminal gangs.

The victim was treated for a gunshot wound to his torso and left arm, suffering serious, life-changing injuries.

A investigation was launched following the shooting on June 4, and the three people all from Gorse Drive,Little Hulton were arrested.

During a search, officers recovered live ammunition and all three were subsequently charged.

Connor Holland, aged 22, was found guilty of possession of a firearm, assault and two counts of possession of ammunition. He was sentenced to 15 years and three months in prison.

Dean Holland, aged 47,was found guilty of two counts of possession of ammunition. He was sentenced to nine years in prison.

Jane Blood aged 40, was found guilty of possession of ammunition. She was sentenced to nine years in prison.

This followed a trial at Manchester Crown Court.

They were sentenced on Tuesday, March 28, but restrictions were in place so it could not be reported on at the time.

Reporting restrictions have now been lifted.

Superintendent Mark Kenny said: "This investigation led to significant jail terms for three Salford criminals and it was an excellent result that we weren’t able to mention, until now.

"This shooting left a man with life-changing injuries and was part of a series of violent incidents in Salford, as a result of a dispute between two criminal groups in Little Hulton.

"We have been working tirelessly to bring those responsible to justice and prevent further serious violence. In addition to these sentences, 11 injunctions were taken out by GMP to help prevent further violent crime between these rival organised crime groups.

"With the help of people in Salford, and our partners, we have taken three criminals off our streets and made Little Hulton safer as a result."