Police charge Calderdale pair in connection with Rochdale shooting

Two people from Calderdale have been charged in connection with a shooting in Rochdale.
By Ian Hirst
Published 28th Jan 2019, 09:03 BST
Updated 28th Jan 2019, 10:08 BST

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Two people from Sowerby Bridge have been charged in connection with a shooting in RochdaleTwo people from Sowerby Bridge have been charged in connection with a shooting in Rochdale
Two people from Sowerby Bridge have been charged in connection with a shooting in Rochdale

Greater Manchester Police confirmed that a 27-year-old man from Sowerby Bridge has been charged with section 18 assault, possession of a Class B drug and possession of a Class B drug with intent to supply.　

A 56-year-old woman, also from Sowerby Bridge, has been charged with assisting an offender.　

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The pair were remanded in custody and were set to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court on Friday.

A spokesperson for GMP added a 28-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman who were arrested following this incident have been released under investigation. 　

Shortly before 2.50pm on Monday January 21, 2019, police were called to reports that a man had been shot on Knowsley Street, Rochdale.　

Firearms officers and detectives attended and a 24-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious leg injuries where he remains for treatment.　

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