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A park is currently closed as police investigate an incident, near Bury Town Centre.
Openshaw Park on Rochdale Road is taped off by Greater Manchester Police.
Police vehicles are also parked on Pimhole Road, that runs to one side of the park.
The nature of the incident is unclear at this stage.
Greater Manchester Police along with Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service and North West Ambulance Service have been contacted for comment.
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