A man was arrested in a supermarket car park in Prestwich last night, Tuesday, in connection to two shootings in Manchester. 

Armed officers swooped on the site and a 29-year-old was detained after they stopped the black Audi he was driving, according to police.

He is in custody to be questioned on suspicion of firearms offences.

The name of the store or road has not been published by police.

The arrest follows two recent shootings in the Harpurhey and Moston on Friday and Monday, respectively, that they believe to be linked.

No-one was injured in either firearms discharge but detectives from the Central Park CID have been treating both incidents with a high-level of seriousness.

Investigators have been supported by Greater Manchester Police's (GMP) Force Critical Wanted Unit who assisted in the locating and arresting on the suspect last night.

Detective Superintendent John Griffith, head of our Serious and Organised Crime Group at GMP, said: “We’ve seen a substantial and sustained decrease in shootings across Greater Manchester in the past few years and are on course for another reduction this year thanks to the robust disruptive work that has been carried out by dedicated detectives, officers, specialist units, and partners.

“While these kinds of incidents are happening less often, they are still happening too often, and I can say with confidence to the public – and particularly those involved in these acts of violence – that relentless work is ongoing to bring those responsible to justice.

“We have seen all too recently the devastating consequences of guns being carried and used in our region, and while fortunately none of the incidents in the last week have resulted in injury, it does not diminish the seriousness in which we are treating each one with.

“A lot of the answers to these investigations are in our communities and you’ve helped us seize over 50 viable guns thanks to your information this year, therefore I ask anyone who knows anything about these incidents to get in touch with us in confidence to help continue to make your streets safer.”

Enquiries continue and anyone with information or concerns should contact us without hesitation via our LiveChat facility on our website or by calling 101.

Information can be passed to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.