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Four bullet holes in window after Oldham shooting horror as forensics shut off scene

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A gunman opened fire at the property on School House Road in Oldham

Pictures show multiple bullet holes in the window of a home in Oldham this morning following a shooting.

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The shooting happened on School House Road yesterday (Sunday, February 15). A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said officers were initially called to reports of criminal damage at a property at around 1pm.

Police then discovered a gunman had opened fire at the home. No injuries were reported and an investigation is now underway.

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This morning at least four bullet holes can be seen in the front window of the home. Forensic officers have been spotted taking pictures of the blasted window as they probe the scene.

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A cordon remains in place on School House Road as officers carry out their investigation. A number of police vehicles are stationed on the scene.

A cordon is also in place on nearby Roundthorn Road, at the back of the property which appears to have been targeted. Police want to speak to any witnesses of the shooting, or anyone with CCTV or dash cam footage.

In a statement, a GMP spokesperson said: “At around 1pm yesterday (Sunday 15 February 2026), we were called to reports of criminal damage at an address on School House Road in Oldham. Officers attended the scene and confirmed that there had been a firearms discharge.

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“A scene remains in place whilst we continue our enquiries and thankfully, no injuries have been reported. Investigations are ongoing.

“We are appealing for witnesses or any information about this incident – anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage that could assist our investigation should contact us on 101 quoting log 1397 of 15/02/2026.

“You can also report information via LiveChat on our website or through the independent charity Crimestoppers – anonymously – on 0800 555 111.”

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