A 4X4 vehicle rammed into the front of a house in what is believed to be a ‘suspected burglary’.
The crash happened in the early hours of today.
Police and Fire from Leigh attended the scene at around 2am at Maple Crescent in Leigh.
Emergency services stayed at the scene for around two hours while they made sure everything was secure.
No serious injuries were reported.
Police were called at around 12.30am following reports of a ‘suspected burglary and criminal damage at a property’.
It is understood that the incident involved three men.
A GMP spokesperson said: “At around 12.30am on Monday 15 August 2022, officers were called to reports of a suspected burglary and criminal damage at a property on Maple Crescent in Leigh.
“It is believed that a 4x4 vehicle drove into a property on Maple Crescent and that three males were involved in the incident.
“No serious injuries were reported.”
The Dangerous Building Inspectors are also due to attend to carry out a full investigation.
Watch Manager Howard Denton said: “We arrived at the scene after a car went into a house at 2am this morning (Monday).
“The car was driven in front of the house on Maple Crescent, Leigh, Atherleigh Way.
“We were there for about two hours, making sure that the premises were safe.
“There was no one in at the time, and no reported injuries.”
Neighbours said they heard a loud bang.
No-one was inside the house.
One resident said: “I heard a loud bang and had to grab my kids.
“Even though we were inside I wanted to make sure they were okay.”
Another resident said: “We heard a car door closing and thought they might be stealing a car or that it was a robbery.
“My husband had a look and saw a car parked outside.
“We then heard windows being smashed.
“The car had rammed right in front of the house.
“My husband said he saw a group of guys when he went to check outside, but he came back when he realised what had happened.”
Anyone with any information, CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage should contact police via 101 quoting incident number 92 of 15/08/22.
Alternatively, details can be passed on anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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