Police have stepped up patrols after a man was shot in a park in Moss Side.
The 22-year-old man was walking through Millennium Park, off Raby Street, some time before 9.25pm on Wednesday when he was shot.
He was taken to hospital with abdominal injuries although his condition is not thought to be life-threatening.
Police and paramedics were called to the park off Raby Street.
The man was treated at the scene and then taken to hospital.
Police have launched an investigation.
Superintendent David Pester, of GMP’s City of Manchester team, said: “We understand that an incident like this will cause concern among people in the area and I want to reassure the community that we have increased patrols in response.
“This happened in the evening close to a busy road and residential properties where people would have been around and seen something.
“I would urge anyone who was in the area at the time and has any information that can assist our investigation to contact the police. You could hold a vital piece of information.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident number 2371 05/10/16 or ring Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Where it happened
This is where the incident happened in Moss Side, Millennium Park is to the west of Princess Road, close to Whalley Range and just north of Alexandra Park.
Millennium Park in Moss Side
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