NewsBeat
Whitefield incident LIVE updates after suspect shot by armed cops on Bury New Road
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: “At 3pm today (Friday 22 May 2026), we attempted to stop a vehicle on Bury New Road in Whitefield, Bury.
“The car failed to stop and drove directly at our officers to get away.
“In response, a shot was fired by a GMP firearms officer. The driver of the car 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.
“Investigations are ongoing.
“A 20-year-old white British man has been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs.”
You must be logged in to post a comment Login