Police and ambulance crews had been referred to as to Somerville Sq. in Halliwell, Bolton, at round after 11 o’clock.
The incident prompted a big emergency providers presence, with the world remaining cordoned off into the next morning.
A witness on the scene mentioned: “There was six police autos, concerned response autos they usually did not appear to be carrying weapons.
“Canines could possibly be heard barking inside a few of the response autos.
“Two fast response giant ambulances, and likewise a fast response automobile from the North West Air Ambulance.
“Police had been seen final night time repeatedly attempting to achieve entry by urgent the ring bell.
“This morning, with dew on the bottom, police tape fluttered within the breeze as residents woke to discover a small space of the grass in entrance of the property of curiosity with only one police automobile parked on it.”
One other passer-by mentioned the scene was nonetheless in place at round midnight, describing a “large police presence” together with ambulances and specialist police items.
By this morning, the cordon remained in place, with one uniformed officer stationed on the scene in an unmarked automobile.
A light-weight was seen within the lounge of the property.
Neighbours had been allowed to place their bins out, with some nonetheless of their pyjamas.
A couple of residents mentioned they had been unaware of what had occurred.
One witness reported seeing a canine being taken away from the scene.
Larger Manchester Police have been contacted for remark.
The power has not but launched any particulars concerning the nature of the incident.
The incident occurred in a quiet residential space.
Somerville Sq. remained cordoned off this morning.
No additional particulars have been confirmed at this stage.