A man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm at a property in Bury this morning, Thursday.

Armed police and a tactical aid unit were seen on Barlow Close in the early hours with officers searching the house due to a firearms-related warrant.

A man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

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Police reportedly left the area just before 2pm.

A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: “It is a firearms-related warrant and a house is being searched in connection.

“A man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. The scene was closed shortly before 2pm.”