Police were called to reports of a break-in at a disused pub in Radcliffe this afternoon.
Emergency services were called to The Railway on Higher Ainsworth at around 4.15pm.
One police van and two cars were seen with flashing lights outside the building.
Police believed a break-in had taken place.
Officers remained in attendance until around 5.30pm.
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One nearby resident said the pub had been out of use for about a month.
He said: "It was closed then a new owner took over.
"It then opened for two months before closing.
"Back in the day it was a good pub, it had darts teams."
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