16.23pm
Police chief Superintendent Mary Doyle says detectives will “look back as far as is necessary” to find a link that will prove a motive for Mr Massey’s killing.
At a press conference in Swinton today she said: “We’re getting very little by way of information from the community and obviously somebody out there knows what went on and why and they need to search their souls and come forward and tell us about it.
“It’s way too early in the investigation to speculate on a motive and we are keeping an open mind.
16.01pm
Manchester Road still closed: Police are still diverting traffic away from Manchester Road, near the Robin Hood pub.
Either a U-turn is possible or a diversion onto M60 at Junction 16.
15.31pm
Man in khaki with automatic weapon wanted for murder of Paul Massey: Police have outlined more details about the fatal shooting of Paul Massey in Clifton, Salford on Sunday.
Mr Massey was driving back to his home on the A666 Manchester Road at around 7.30pm.
He got out of his silver BMW, parked up and was shot at several times in the street.
Witnesses saw a man in khahi, green or camouflage top and trousers fire off several rapid fire rounds.
Police sources said it was possible the gunman had been lying in wait for the 55-year-old grandfather.
His murderer fled on foot down an alleyway by St Anne’s Church while Paul lay wounded in his front driveway.
He called 999 and said to a call-handler: “I’ve been shot and I need help.”
He died at the scene.
The Tactical Commander for Salford and Trafford, Chief Superintendent Mary Doyle, said sources of information had been “unusually quiet” and that there was no intelligence at this stage to suggest a motive for the murder.
13.16pm
Police and Crime Commissioner comments on violent crime and murder of Paul Massey: Tony Lloyd, the current Police and Crime Commissioner for Greater Manchester, and the man already elected interim Greater Manchester Mayor, has commented today.
He said: “This is of course a personal tragedy for the family of the victim and our thoughts are with them.
“The police, quite rightly, want to reassure the public that they can go about their business without fear.
“Through the ongoing Operation Gulf, police in Salford have been cracking down on violent crime in recent years and this intensive work has improved confidence in the police.
“But they cannot work alone. It’s only when members of the community come forward with local knowledge and information, that the police will be able to arrest those responsible and bring them to justice.
“I am therefore asking anyone with any information about this incident to please come forward and speak to police directly or contact Crimestoppers in complete confidence.”
Anyone with information should call police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
12.54pm
Chief Superintendent Mary Doyle of Greater Manchester Police will give interviews over the murder of Paul Massey following a press conference in Swinton at 2pm, Greater Manchester Police have confirmed.
Salford City Mayor Ian Stewart will also be available for interview.
Chief Superintendent Mary Doyle is due to speak to the media at a press conference in Swinton on Monday 27 July at 2pm
12.17pm
The police press conference over the death of Paul Massey has been set for 2pm today, Monday 27 July, at Swinton police station, SalfordOnline.com understands.
An update into the investigation is expected at this time.
11.50am
Salford MP offers assurance to community over fatal shooting: Rebecca Long-Bailey, the MP for Salford and Eccles, has offered assurances to the local community in the wake of the murder.
She urged anyone with any information to contact Greater Manchester Police.
She told SalfordOnline.com this morning: “Like many people across Salford I am shocked to hear of the death of Paul Massey who has been a well known figure in Salford for many years.
“My thoughts are with his family and the residents of Clifton who are no doubt shaken and frightened by this terrible incident which took place in this quiet and otherwise safe area.
“I am assured that Greater Manchester Police are working round the clock to find those responsible and to ensure the continuing safety of residents across Salford.
“Any person with information that may assist this investigation is urged to contact Greater Manchester Police either formally or anonymously as a matter of urgency.”
10.25am
Petrolbomb attack on Weaste house: A house on Kingsford Street in Weaste, Salford was hit by a petrolbomb attack last night.
Police have been unable to confirm whether the attack was related to Mr Massey’s death.
Fire crews, ambulances and police were called at 11.25pm on Sunday 26 July to Kingsford Street in Weaste, to reports of a petrol bomb thrown at the front door of a terraced house.
A neighbour was alerted and came out to put out the fire.
The occupants of the house, a man and a young child, escaped the house without injury.
Local residents reported seeing armed police in street. Greater Manchester Police could not confirm that firearms officers attended the incident this morning.
10.21am
Retaliation: Drinkers were ordered out of the Church Inn on Ford Lane in Pendleton last night, where Mr Massey was a regular.
10.12am
Heavy police presence: Greater Manchester Police are keeping a large police presence near the scene of the shooting.
Armed officers are still patrolling Manchester Road this morning.
A major incident van is stationed at the side of the road.
Pictures from the scene are being sent in by SalfordOnline.com readers.
09.44am
Traffic and travel: The A666 Manchester Road remains closed at the scene of the shooting near St Anne’s Church, Clifton.
The road is closed between Moss Colliery Road and Collegiate Way, near the slip road for Junction 16 of the M60 motorway.
Vehicles are being diverted around the scene.
Traffic heading away from Swinton towards Kearsley is being diverted via the M60.
Traffic leaving the M60 will be unable to head onto the A666 towards Kearsley.
Drivers are also being warned that traffic lights are out between Bolton Road, Queensway and Station Road.
09.21am
Murder probe: No formal arrests have yet been made in the killing of Paul Massey.
The 55-year-old grandfather was gunned down in the garden of his home on Manchester Road in Clifton at around 7.30pm last night, Sunday 26 July.
The Massey family were just days away from flying overseas on a family holiday.
A dedicated team of Greater Manchester Police detectives have been assigned to the murder investigation. A press conference is expected at around 1-2pm today.
Wellwishers have left flowers at the police cordon on Manchester Road, which remains in place this morning.
