10 injured in shooting at street party in UK town

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Press Trust of India London
Last Updated : Aug 12 2018 | 7:10 PM IST

A shooting at a street party in the Moss Side area of the the UK's Manchester city today left 10 people, including 2 children, injured.

Armed police were called to Claremont Road in the early hours of the day.

Police said nine victims had "pellet-type wounds that are not believed to be serious". A 10th person - a man - is in a serious condition with leg wounds.

The shooting took place at a party being held after the first day of this weekend's Caribbean Carnival in Alexandra Park area of the city.

Chief Supt Wasim Chaudhry, from Greater Manchester Police (GMP), said: "People will begin to leave hospital over the course of the day following treatment.

"That being said, there may be people who didn't seek treatment last night and I would urge these people to get immediate medical attention if that is the case."

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First Published: Aug 12 2018 | 7:10 PM IST

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