Police investigation after gun fired on Albert Royds Street

Date published: 13 September 2021


Police have launched an investigation after a gun was fired on Albert Royds Street in Rochdale on Saturday night (11 September).

Detectives launched an investigation and following enquiries, it is believed a dispute took place between two groups outside a business on the street before a man from a group entered the store.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: "Enquiries have led detectives to believe a firearms discharge has taken place. No one has been reported injured."

An investigation is on-going and anyone with information or may have seen anything is asked to report it online or by using our LiveChat service at www.gmp.police.uk.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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