HUNDREDS of cannabis plants were discovered at a warehouse in Prestwich.

Police were carrying out checks for a wanted man at an address in Whittaker Lane, on Monday morning.

The man made an attempt to get away from officers, running through back streets before being detained in Park Street.

A vehicle and trailer were seized at the address on suspicion of being stolen and 251 plants were found inside the building.

Cllr Alan Quinn, who was walking past the scene as officers began removing plants, said: "This is the first time I've heard of this happening in Prestwich, especially on this scale. I was walking past wondering what so many police cars were doing there. I realised they were taking out the plants which had been cut up and put in bags ready for destruction."

A 31-year-old man is assisting police with their enquiries.