Gunman opens fire as hundreds of mourners break social distancing rules at funeral of Manchester godfather ‘Mr Ibiza’
- The attacker fired three shots as well-wishers gathered for the burial of 38-year-old Clive Pinnock in Gorton
- The culprit was understood to have been stabbed and rushed to hospital with what serious slashes to his face
- Armed police were scrambled to the scene and he was disarmed by officers who said the move saved his life
- Mr Pinnock died after the motorbike he was riding in Gorton was involved in a collision with a BMW on April 8
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A gunman opened fire in a cemetery last night as mourners flouting social distancing rules attended the funeral of a Manchester godfather dubbed ‘Mr Ibiza’.
The attacker fired three shots as well-wishers gathered for the burial of 38-year-old Clive Pinnock at Gorton Cemetery in the east of the city.
The culprit was understood to have been stabbed and rushed to hospital with what were said to be serious slashes to his face.
A gunman opened fire in a cemetery last night as mourners flouting social distancing rules attended the funeral of a Manchester godfather dubbed ‘Mr Ibiza’
The attacker fired three shots as well-wishers gathered for the burial of 38-year-old Clive Pinnock at Gorton Cemetery in the east of the city (pictured, crowds on the road during the hearse procession)
Clive Pinnock (pictured left) was killed in a collision with a BMW in April. He was known as ‘Mr Ibiza’ by friends and family. Huge crowds gathered to pay their final respects to Pinnock (right, a hearse drives through town)
Armed police were scrambled to the scene and it is understood he was disarmed by officers who said the intervention saved his life.
Nobody is believed to have been shot and the weapon has not been found. The crime scene was taped off while police investigate.
Greater Manchester Police said yesterday: ‘Shortly before 7pm on Thursday, police attended Gorton Cemetery on Woodland Avenue, Gorton, following a report of a firearms discharge.
‘A man aged 34 was found to have suffered knife wounds and was taken to hospital. Enquiries are ongoing.’
The force has been approached for further comment.
Mourners gather at Gorton Cemetery for Clive Pinnock while ignoring social distancing rules
Mr Pinnock grew up on an estate in Longsight. He was riding a green Kawasaki motorcycle in Gorton when it was caught in a collision with a BMW. He was badly hurt and later died in hospital. Pictured: The ceremony
Mourners gather at Gorton Cemetery for Clive Pinnock while ignoring social distancing rules brought in to tackle the deadly coronavirus rampaging across the country
Some of the fancy and bizarre vehicles to attend the funeral procession are pictured (left, a Rolls Royce, and right, a quad bike)
Mr Pinnock, who grew up on the notorious Anson estate in Longsight, was riding a green Kawasaki motorbike on Hyde Road in Gorton when it was involved in a collision with a BMW on April 8.
He was badly hurt and later died in hospital. A man was arrested on suspicion of drink driving in connection with the collision.
GMP continue to investigate.
Before Mr Pinnock’s funeral took place, police said they attended ‘several gathering’ relating to last night’s ceremony.
A police chief confirmed neighbourhood officers ‘engaged’ with those present.
MailOnline has approached GMP for further information.
Police were called after crowds gathered to pay tribute to Clive Pinnock, who was killed in a collision
Police taped off Gorton Cemetery after an incident involving a gunman at Clive Pinnock’s funeral (pictured, April 23, 2020)
Police taped off Gorton Cemetery after an incident involving a gunman at Clive Pinnock’s funeral (pictured, April 23, 2020)
Police taped off Gorton Cemetery after an incident involving a gunman at Clive Pinnock’s funeral (pictured, April 23, 2020)