Wigan streets on lockdown: What we know so far about suspected shootings

Police sealed off several roads in Wigan this morning following reports of a "flurry of gunshots" in the early hours. Here's what we know so far:
Police at the scene in Redland CourtPolice at the scene in Redland Court
Police at the scene in Redland Court

At 12.21am, police were called to reports of a "firearms discharge" in Redland Court, a cul-de-sac off Bolton Road. A woman was shot twice in her back through her window.

Several residents reported hearing at least eight gunshots in Vicarage Road, Abram, shortly after midnight, before hearing a vehicle speeding away. Locals have reported seeing bullet holes sprayed across the front of one house.

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A white Toyota was later found abandoned on the corner of Winstanley Road, off Lily Lane in Bryn Gates. It had ploughed into a fence and its occupants had fled the scene.

Police at the scene in Redland CourtPolice at the scene in Redland Court
Police at the scene in Redland Court

Forensics have been seen combing all three scenes for evidence.

The charred remains of another vehicle, a black BMW, were found on a dirt track off Bolton Road. Crime Scene Investigators were at this scene too, taking pictures and examining the burned out car.

Anyone with information should call police on 101 or alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.