Armed Police Shoot Motorist During Attempted Escape in Bury
Armed police shoot motorist, 20, who drove directly at them while trying to flee

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A 20-year-old motorist was shot in the arm by armed police in Whitefield, Bury, after he drove directly at officers attempting to stop him. The driver, suspected of involvement in Class A drug supply, was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No officers were harmed, and the incident is under investigation.
- 01The incident occurred around 3 PM on Bury New Road in Whitefield, Bury.
- 02The motorist's injury is described as neither life-threatening nor life-changing.
- 03The driver has been arrested on suspicion of being involved in the supply of Class A drugs.
- 04No police officers were injured during the incident.
- 05The Greater Manchester Police referred the incident to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
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Armed police shot a 20-year-old motorist in Whitefield, Bury, after he failed to stop and drove directly at officers attempting to apprehend him. The incident occurred around 3 PM on Bury New Road. The driver sustained a gunshot wound to his arm, which is reported to be neither life-threatening nor life-changing. Following the shooting, he was taken to the hospital for treatment. The police confirmed that no officers were injured during the incident. The motorist has been arrested on suspicion of being involved in the supply of Class A drugs. Forensic officers were seen at the scene, where a white car with a broken window was boxed in by unmarked police vehicles behind a cordon. Detective Superintendent Joe Harrop from the Serious Crime Division reassured the public that no one was harmed and encouraged residents to approach officers with any concerns. The Greater Manchester Police have referred the case to the Independent Office for Police Conduct as part of standard procedure.
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The incident has raised concerns among local residents about safety and police presence in the area.
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