Almost 1,000 UFO sightings have been reported across the UK in the last two-and-a-half years - with more sightings spotted in the skies of Greater Manchester than any other area.
Reported sightings across the city-region in recent years include an alleged UFO spotted hovering in the skies above Rochdale Infirmary and claims from residents in Droylsden of two unusual round objects floating above houses.
Other reported sightings across the UK included a ‘long cigar-shaped spacecraft’ in Cheshire and a ‘rocket-type’ object with flames over the front in Hartlepool.
A 'round saucer-like object with detailed outer rim' around 40ft wide was also reported 'hovering over a house' in Bedworth, Warwickshire in January. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features The figures have been released after the US Congress recently heard from retired Major David Grusch, a former Air Force intelligence officer, about possible evidence of extra-terrestrial contact.
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