Emergency services swarm street with large cordon put in place due to 'concern for welfare' of man

manchestereveningnews.co.uk:

There was a large emergency service presence in Atherton tonight as officers responded to reports of concern for the welfare of a man.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said they were alerted to worries for a man at an address on George Street at around 3pm. Locals said a wide area which included all of George Street, off Mealhouse Lane as well as Rosedale Avenue and Water Street, was taped off.

Police, including tactical aid unit (TAU) officers, paramedics, and fire crews were all said to be at the scene. The Manchester Evening News understands a police negotiator was deployed.

There was said to be no threat to the wider public. READ MORE: Boy, 12, injured in 'dog attack' pictured in hospital as father speaks out READ MORE: Man abducted victim and raped him in the street before holding gun to his head in horror attack One resident said on social media that she was 'stuck' inside her bungalow with officers not allowing her outside her gates whilst it was ongoing.