POLICE remain at the scene of shooting in which a man was shot in a "targeted attack".

A man, believed to be in his late 20s, was taken to hospital after the incident in a car park close to the Outline Health and Fitness, on Lever Street, Great Lever, at around 12pm yesterday.

The extent of his injuries remain as yet unknown.

Workers reported seeing a man dressed in dark clothing and a hoodie walk up to a parked car and fire three shots through the window before fleeing the scene.

Police flooded the area yesterday putting a cordon in place which was eventually extended to incorporate more of the surrounding area.

Today, the cordon has been pushed back on St Marks Road.

However, there is still a police presence at the scene.

It is understood that the owners of vehicles behind the cordon have since been allowed to retrieve them.

Anyone with information should ring 0161 856 5599 quoting reference 1217 of 12/07/19 or Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.