The mystery over a 'fishy smell' in the air over Rochdale and Oldham has taken a new turn following several reports of the odour spreading to Tameside.

The riddle began yesterday after dozens of Rochdale and Oldham residents complained of the unpleasant aroma via Twitter yesterday evening.

The smell appeared to have disappeared this morning but we have now received several more reports of the scent in Guide Bridge, Audenshaw , Droylsden and Ashton-under-Lyne .

Despite calls to several agencies including Oldham , Rochdale and Tameside councils ' environmental health departments, the Environment Agency, Greater Manchester Police and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue – a confirmed source of the stench is yet to be identified.

As the smell appears to be spreading to Tameside, scores of residents have tweeted their displeasure.

Claire Howard said: “The fishy smell is in audenshaw today!! It's discusting (sic).”

@LeeLee_Loves said: “So strange after yesterdays @MENnewsdesk article Guide Bridge smells of fish this afternoon!”

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