MANCHESTER police have launched an investigation into the death of a man after he was shot in the street early today.

The unnamed man, aged between 18 and 25, was taken to hospital but died soon after.

Police said a crime scene was in place at Princess Parkway and Claremont Road and that they were investigating the incident.

The shooting took place just hours after the area celebrated the return of its regular Caribbean carnival.

Local peace activist Prof Erinma Bell said: “Right up to yesterday it was good vibes and it was all positive.

“There’s great organisations working to keep young people out of crime and off the street, but we can’t be everywhere all at once.

“We shouldn’t just label this a shooting and simply move on.

“We need to remember guns are illegal and shouldn’t be on our streets, full stop. How did this person get a gun? How does this happen?”