Urmston (Greater Manchester) weather warnings - Met Office
Urmston weather warnings for rain, wind, snow, ice, fog, thunderstorm, lightning, and extreme heat.
weather.metoffice.gov.ukHere are the latest updates I can confirm about Urmston:
- There were reported gun-related incidents in Urmston in January 2026 with multiple arrests and ongoing investigations. Several news outlets covered a shooting on Higher Road, Urmston, that left a 21-year-old man seriously injured; subsequent reporting indicated additional arrests and a continued police presence in the area.[1][2][3][4]
- Police and local authorities issued appeals for information, noting the incident appeared targeted and stressing there is no broader threat to the public, with extra patrols in the area.[4][1]
- Local news coverage identified the location as Higher Road near Urmston town center and mentioned the public’s assistance via CCTV, dashcam footage, and Crimestoppers as avenues for information.[2][4]
Context and next steps:
- If you’re in or near Urmston, expect potential road disruptions or police activity on Higher Road and surrounding areas as investigations continue.[2][4]
- For ongoing updates, local Manchester/Greater Manchester outlets and the outlets listed above have repeatedly refreshed reports as new information becomes available.[3][1][4][2]
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Citations:
- "Two more arrests made after Urmston shooting leaves man critically injured".[1]
- "Urmston shooting: Armed police cordon off road after gunshots fired and person seriously injured".[2]
- "Man shot in targeted attack in Urmston".[3]
- "Person seriously injured in Urmston shooting".[4]