Man shot in Whitefield, Bury, after car ‘drove directly’ at police

As reported by our sister title the Bury Times, Greater Manchester Police said that at 3pm today (Friday, May 22) police attempted to stop a vehicle on Bury New Road, Whitefield, near J17 for the M60.

The car did not stop and “drove directly” at police as it tried to get away.

A firearms officer then fired a shot at the car and the driver was taken to hospital for an injury to his arm, which has been described as neither life-threatening nor life changing.

No police officers were injured in the incident and investigations are currently ongoing.

A 20-year-old white British man has been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs.

Detective Superintendent Joe Harrop from our Serious Crime Division said: “We know people in the area will be concerned by what has happened and the visible increase in police officers in the local area as our investigations continue.

“Thankfully no members of the wider public, or officers were harmed in the incident this afternoon and we thank people for their patience while we remain at the scene.

“Should anyone have any concerns, please speak with our officers who are out in the local area, they are there to listen and assist where possible.”