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18:29, Thu, Mar 5, 2026 Updated: 18:29, Thu, Mar 5, 2026

Rochdale shooting

Police scene in Belfield, Rochdale, today (Image: Manchester Evening News)

Emergency services have rushed to the scene of a shooting in Rochdale, with a teenager rushed to hospital with serious injuries. Police were called to reports of a shooting on Beswick Royds Street in the Belfield area at around 3.20pm.

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Greater Manchester Police said a 19-year-old man has been taken to hospital with suspected life-changing injuries to his leg. Pictures from the scene show a large number of police cars and ambulances. Armed officers are also reported to be in the vicinity of Reservoir Street and Albert Royds Street in the Belfield area of the borough. In addition, an air ambulance and police plane have also been spotted in the area, residents have told the Manchester Evening News.

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