Man who chased taxi in street shooting jailed

Ethan Glasgow-Lattibeaudiere was jailed for 16 years

A man who forced two people out of the back of a taxi before shooting one and trying to shoot the other has been jailed.

Ethan Glasgow-Lattibeaudiere chased down the taxi on an e-bike on Shaw Road in Oldham at about 12:00 BST on 16 January before the driver pulled over and fled, police said.

The 23-year-old then shot one of the victims in the back as he tried to flee on Glasgow-Lattibeaudier's bike fired at the other person and missed, but damaged the taxi.

Glasgow-Lattibeaudiere, who admitted wounding, attempted wounding and possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life, was sentenced to 16 years at Manchester's Minshull Street Crown Court.

The court heard he fled the area in another taxi but was arrested at an apartment block in Hulme, Manchester, the following day.

'Milestone' conviction

Officers found a bag containing a small silver five-cylinder revolver, loaded with three bullets, which had been thrown from a window.

Police said nine people were arrested during its investigation into the incident.

Det Ch Insp Charlotte Whalley said Glasgow-Lattibeaudiere's sentence marked "a significant milestone in our ongoing fight against gun violence in Oldham".

"Glasgow-Lattibeaudiere showed a complete disregard for public safety when he opened fire in broad daylight, endangering not just his intended targets but innocent members of our community who were simply going about their daily lives," she said.

As well as the 16-year sentence, he will be required to serve a further four years on extended licence on release.