Shots are believed to have been fired at a property in Prestwich after "loud bangs" were heard two nights in a row in what police have described as a "targeted" attack.

Police were called to an address on Heys Road at around 7.50pm on Friday to reports that an Audi was on fire.

The car was parked on a driveway of a nearby home.

Witnesses said they say three white men running off in the direction of Bury Old Road shortly after the vehicle was set alight.

No-one was injured and the fire service were called to put the blaze out.

Officers were then called to Heys Road yesterday morning, Tuesday, at around 11.30am to reports of damage to a property on Heys Road.

It has since been discovered that the damage was "caused by what is believed to be a firearm".

Witnesses reported hearing "loud bangs" on the nights of Sunday and Monday and said a vehicle sped away after the noises.

Police say the incidents all relate to the same address, which is "currently vacant".

Detectives are investigating and appealing for witnesses while police have stepped up patrols in the area.

No arrests have been made.

Detective Superintendent Philip Key of Bury police said: “We understand the concerns of the community following these incidents and we just want to reassure the local people that there are increased patrols in the area throughout the day and night.

“At the moment, we understand that these incidents have just been targeted at one address, which is thankfully currently vacant, and as such, we have robust lines of enquiry that we are currently following.”

“We would, however, like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed these incidents or may have any information to assist the investigation.

“We are also appealing for anyone who may have ring doorbell, CCTV or dashcam footage that would have been active in the areas of Heys Road, Bury Old Road and surrounding routes between the hours of 7pm and 8pm on Friday and 11pm and midnight on Sunday and Monday.

“Please contact us via 101 or through the LiveChat function on our website www.gmp.police.uk.

"You can also contact the independent charity – Crimestoppers – anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting log number 2,866 of November 18 2022.”