TWO women have been arrested in connection with the death of an 18-year-old boxer who died after being shot.

Cole Kershaw was in a Ford Mondeo which had been pursued by a silver-grey BMW from Bury town centre to Chesham Road, just before 9.40pm on Wednesday, August 12.

Cole is said to have left the Mondeo and "two to three shots" were fired from the second group, according to investigators.

The 18-year-old was hit in the shoulder before the second group left the scene.

The teenager was taken to hospital but sadly died a short time later.

Four men were arrested and have been released on bail.

And now two women, aged 24 and 25, have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

They remain in police custody for questioning.

Enquiries are ongoing.

A dedicated major incident portal has been set up by Greater Manchester Police.

Members of the public can, anonymously, share information directly with the investigation team via https://mipp.police.uk/operation/06GMP20N07-PO1.

Anyone with information can also contact police on 0161 856 6777 quoting 3,452 of August 12 or the independent charity – Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.