I assume this is a WUM. You do realise they 30 years ago gangland killings across Manchester were common place. Have a read of Peter Walsh’s book on Manchester Gang Wars if you need reminding.
@Tim of the Oak what is frightening about your post is that as I read it I disagreed with it, no way was it 30 years ago, total exaggeration ... except of course it wasn't, you could even say it was 40 years ago ! That is frightening. Moss Side, Cheetham Hill and several other areas were like Chicago in the 1930's with drive by shootings every single night. The Government, Manchester City council and of course local community leaders (especially them) have done amazing work in the 30 years since so that this incident is national news. Back then it would have barely made Look North.