Two people have been arrested after three adults from Salford’s Jewish community were injured when shots from a BB gun struck them on Leicester Road, Broughton, police have confirmed.
Incident and immediate response
The attack took place at around 10pm on Monday 20 July. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said the shots are believed to have been discharged from a passing vehicle. The three victims sustained minor injuries and are understood to have been members of the city’s Jewish community.
Arrests and how they were made
Officers arrested two people on suspicion of religiously aggravated common assault. They remain in custody for questioning while enquiries continue. GMP said the arrests followed "extensive" checks of local CCTV.
"Shomrim Greater Manchester, the local Jewish community neighbourhood watch patrol, accessed CCTV footage along the route and identified the vehicle registration number, assisting Greater Manchester Police, which has now arrested two suspects."
The statement was issued by the charity Campaign Against Antisemitism, which highlighted the role of Shomrim, the volunteer Jewish neighbourhood watch that supports policing across Kersal and Broughton.
Security measures and appeals for information
GMP said it would continue to increase security in Jewish communities across Greater Manchester and urged anyone with information to come forward. The force provided several ways to report information, including:
- Calling 101 and quoting log 3864 of 20/07/26
- Using GMP LiveChat via the link provided by the force
- Passing information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
Local impact and context
The involvement of a volunteer neighbourhood watch in supplying crucial CCTV evidence underlines how community groups and police are working together in Salford. The incident will heighten concerns among residents about targeted attacks and the safety of visible minorities in the city. GMP described threats to communities as "not tolerated" and said steps would be taken to enhance security.
Investigations remain ongoing. Anyone with relevant information is asked to contact Greater Manchester Police using the methods above so enquiries can progress and the full circumstances of the attack be established.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date and time | Around 10pm, 20 July 2026 |
| Location | Leicester Road, Broughton, Salford |
| Victims | Three adults from Salford's Jewish community (minor injuries) |
| Suspects | Two people arrested, in custody |
If you witnessed the incident or have CCTV or dashcam footage, GMP ask you to get in touch and quote log 3864 of 20/07/26.
