VIDEO: Armed police swoop after reports of man with a firearm in Wigan

Police responded to the incident on Severn Drive, Wigan shortly after 11.20am today.

Officers attended and arrested two men aged 18 and 40 on suspicion of possession of a firearm.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said enquiries are ongoing.

The incident led to a major police presence around Norley Hall Avenue in front of the shops.

Video posted on social media shows armed police and dogs at the scene.

The footage shows officers hold a man to the ground and then get him up while onlookers shout abuse.

A picture shows six police cars and residents gathering to see what had happened.

A GMP spokesman said: "Police were called to Severn Drive, Wigan shortly after 11.20am today following a report that a man was in possession of a firearm.

"Officers attended and arrested two men aged 18 and 40 on suspicion of possession of a firearm.

"Enquiries are ongoing."