A man wearing a trilby hat and a fishing coat was seen firing a gun on a quiet street in Oldham.

The man, thought to be between 60 and 70, fired the gun a number of times, police said.

The weapon was not aimed at anyone, and no one was injured.

When officers arrived at the scene they found blank cartridges, suggesting that no bullets were fired.

An investigation has been launched following the incident, on Waltham Street in Alexandra, on Monday at around midday.

The man was white and between 60 and 70.

He was wearing a long green fishing-style coat, a trilby hat and had a silver walking stick with a grey handle.

Det Insp Ian Harratt, from GMP’s Oldham team, said: “At the time this incident understandably caused concern to residents and when officers attended we immediately searched the area.

“What we have recovered suggests that no bullets were fired and there was no direct threat to the public.

“However, we need to identify this man to get to the bottom of exactly what happened.

“If this was you or you have information about this incident, then please call us at the first opportunity.”

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0161 856 9063 or 0161 856 9080, quoting incident number 2500 of October 16 - or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.