A man is in hospital after being shot in the chest. 

The 33-year-old was shot in Mill Hill, Little Hulton, shortly before 9.25pm on Saturday.

He was taken to hospital where he is being treated for a gunshot wound to the chest. He was initially in a critical condition but police later said he was 'stable'. 

Enquiries are ongoing and police are appealing for anyone in the area at the time or anyone with information to come forward.

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Detective Superintendent Emily Higham said: “An investigation into this incident has been launched but I would like to stress that enquiries are at a very early stage.

“We have dedicated extra patrols to try and prevent further incidents from taking place and also offer reassurance to the community that incidents like this will not be tolerated.

“I would urge the local community to come forward if they saw or heard anything in their area at the time of the incidents to get in touch as a matter of urgency.”

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0161 856 9403 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.