A modern house on School House Road in Oldham stands marred by approximately eight bullet holes in its window following a brazen shooting in the early hours. Heavy rain reveals a completely shattered adjacent pane, with the frame nearly empty after gunfire targeted the property.
Timeline of the Incident
The attack occurred around 5 a.m. on Sunday, February 15, 2026, though Greater Manchester Police received initial reports of criminal damage at the address around 1 p.m. Neighbours report hearing a series of gunshots at that early hour. No injuries occurred, but a full investigation is underway.
Police Response and Scene Examination
The area buzzed with police activity into the evening and morning. Officers taped off School House Road and the adjacent Roundthorn Road. Crime scene investigators in white suits meticulously examined the doorway, entered the house for hours, and photographed the damaged windows. Multiple police vehicles secured the perimeter.
A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson stated: “At around 1pm yesterday (Sunday 15 February 2026), we were called to reports of criminal damage at an address on School House Road in Oldham. Officers attended the scene and confirmed that there had been a firearms discharge. A scene remains in place whilst we continue our enquiries and thankfully, no injuries have been reported. Investigations are ongoing.”
Neighbours Express Concern
Residents describe the small street, home to about 15 or 16 properties, as usually peaceful. One neighbour noted via a doorbell camera: “It’s usually a nice, peaceful street… There used to be a lot of commotion, but not so much anymore.”
A local man added: “There’s only around 15 or 16 properties, it’s a small close. But there’s been bother before, so I’m not exactly surprised about it. It had calmed down, and has been quite safe. Hopefully, with police here, I don’t need to worry about things getting bad again.”
Police urge witnesses to come forward with information, including CCTV or dashcam footage. Contact Greater Manchester Police on 101, quoting log 1397 of 15/02/2026, or report anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or the website’s LiveChat.
