Shootings in Greater Manchester fall by 77% over five years
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Shootings in Greater Manchester fall by 77% over five years

2 hours ago · Originally published 29 Sep 2026 9/10 Original headline: Gun violence falls as shootings down by 77% in Greater Manchester
Firearms discharges in Greater Manchester have dropped from 71 to 16 annually since 2020, with the region marking three-and-a-half years without a fatal shooting. Police attribute the decline to a crackdown on converted blank-firing weapons and consistent sentencing, marking a significant shift in public safety for the area.
Source: r/GoodNewsUK Greater Manchester
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