Man shot in the leg in a pub car park during "targeted attack" remains in hospital
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA man remains in hospital after being shot in a pub car park over the weekend. The victim was shot in the leg by another man at the car park of The Golden Lion pub, on Church Road, in Rainford on Sunday, July 31.
Emergency services rushed to the scene after reports of the shooting at around 4.20pm. Police have confirmed that the victim is receiving treatment in hospital for non-life threatening injuries.
A number of people told the ECHO at the time of the incident a christening was taking place at the pub and a cricket match was also being held at the cricket club behind the venue. READ MORE: Demand for Manchester City women's tickets shoots up by 3,000% after Lionesses historic Euro win One person told the ECHO the match was stopped so the air ambulance could land nearby.
The front of The Golden Lion pub and around the back was cordoned off by police. Forensics were also carrying out enquiries.
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