An investigation has been launched
23:14, 15 Feb 2026Updated 23:15, 15 Feb 2026
Police at the scene on School House Road(Image: Spotted Oldham / Facebook)
Crime scenes were put in place in Oldham following reports of a shooting on Sunday (February 15). Police and forensic teams were called to the scene on School House Road.
It’s understood a property was targeted in a shooting involving a firearm. A large scene was put in place, including on Roundthorn Road.
Police tape sealed off the street amid ongoing investigations, with forensic officers seen focusing on one property. One nearby resident told the M.E.N CSI officers in white suits spent a number of hours conducting enquiries.
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Videos posted on social media showed police vans and cars in attendance on Roundthorn Road at the junction with Aspull Street.
Police were called to reports of a shooting(Image: Spotted Oldham / Facebook)
The latest incident follows a stabbing and another attack in the Greater Manchester borough in a matter of days. Police are continuing to investigate a spate of violent incidents in the Chadderton and Coldhurst areas last Thursday evening (February 12).
Further details about the nature of the incident on Sunday have not yet been confirmed. Greater Manchester Police has been approached for a statement.