A GUNMAN is on the run after a man was shot last night, Thursday.

The 31-year-old victim was shot in the leg when he answered the door at a house on Vulcan Close, Padgate at 8pm.

Armed police were called to the scene.

The man who is being treated at Warrington Hospital is not believed to be in a serious condition.

A spokeman for Warrington Police said: "We believe this is not a random shooting but a targeted attack.

"We want to reassure the public that this an isolated incident."

A 31-year-old man at the same address was arrested on a drugs related incident.

Witnesses or anyone with information should call the Force Major Incident Team on 08454580000 Alternatively call Crimetoppers anonomoulsy on 0800 555 111.