THREE people were found at a mill last night after reports of thieves were made to police.

Greater Manchester Police responded to reports of thieves at a mill in the Deane area last night.

Upon arrival of officers, the offenders ran away, according to a Facebook post by GMP Bolton South.

The offenders were caught by officers waiting on the other side of the building and three were detained.

The Facebook post read: "Report of a thieves on to a mill in the Deane area - offenders make off upon police arrival...straight into the arms of the officers waiting at the rear of the premises...3 detained for going equipped #BRelief #InspJW"