Police dogs and officers were called to a Bolton street after children were reported on scaffolding late on Thursday night (October 2). Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said it responded to reports of children on scaffolding at Manchester Road between 10pm and 10.30pm.
A force spokesperson said that when officers arrived at the scene, the youngsters had already left. Police were seen on Ash Street, near Manchester Road, with multiple GMP vehicles in attendance, and a police dog unit was pictured at the scene.
Footage shows person on scaffolding
Footage shared with the Manchester Evening News appeared to show someone climbing down scaffolding on a building at the junction with Bridgman Place. Flashing lights could be seen from below the building at the time the footage was shot.
A witness told the M.E.N. that officers could be seen pointing torches at the building. Images showed officers looking up at the scaffolding while working at the scene.
Police response
A police dog was seen in the street with a handler, while at least one GMP van and one car was pictured outside the building, on Bridgman Place.
