Ten people hurt in UK shooting
BBC
manchester Two children were among 10 people injured in a shooting at a street party in the Moss Side area of Manchester, reports BBC.
Armed police were called to Claremont Road at about 02:30 BST. 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 weekends Caribbean Carnival in Alexandra Park.
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 didnt seek treatment last night and I would urge these people to get immediate medical attention if that is the case.
He said the shooting was a reckless act that could have had devastating consequences.
The man in hospital is in a stable but serious condition, however it is not yet clear whether his injuries were also caused by the pellets, police said.
Councillor Pat Karney said the man had suffered a broken leg when he was believed to be attempting to flee the incident.
He claimed someone had been messing around with a firearm.
You cant tar a whole community because of some idiotic behaviour, he said.
I think the fact that over 16,000 people came out to the carnival yesterday indicates the strength of the community here and their desire to celebrate their area.
The Caribbean Carnival, which has been held every summer since 1972, draws thousands of people.
Residents said a street party was usually held in Claremont Road after the first day of events.
