Three arrested in Scotland amid major police operation after Bolton shootings
27.03.2024 - 08:09
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Police have arrested three males in Scotland in connection with an investigation into two shootings in Bolton.
Greater Manchester Police launched a probe after two shootings in the area this month - one on March 17 and one on March 21. On March 21, officers responded to reports of the shooting at an address on Mercia Street, in Deane, at about 9.30pm.
A cordon was put in place on the residential street after a man suffered injuries after being shot. Police said his wounds were 'not serious'.
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The location of the other shooting on March 17 has not been disclosed by GMP at this stage. Yesterday (March 26), officers from GMP's Force Critical Wanted Unit and officers from Police Scotland carried out a raid in the Tulloch area of Perth.
They arrested three males as part of the ongoing investigation. A 27-year-old man and a 23-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of assault and firearms offences.
A 17-year-old boy was also arrested on suspicion of breach of bail. All three males remain in custody to be quizzed by detectives.
Detective Superintendent Joseph Harrop, Head of Serious and Organised Crime, said: "Firearms have no place on our streets and our team are vigorous in their response to stamping out this type of crime, ensuring the public are safe and also feel safe. Investigations into incidents involving firearms are robust, utilising specialists resources to understand the circumstances that led to violence erupting, arrest suspects, and build case files to support prosecution.
"Today's arrests in relation to the two discharges in Bolton demonstrates the force's commitment to moving investigations involving firearms