Emergency services rushed to the scene around Welland Street, Openshaw, in East Manchester at around 2pm.

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A man was pronounced dead at the scene with cops believing he died from gunshot wounds in what they think was a “targeted attack”.

Police have appealed for anyone with information to come forward.

Additional officers have been deployed to the area this evening as the investigation continues.

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