Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have told residents what officers are doing to tackle the problem of fireworks being set off at all hours of the day in Oldham.

In the force's newsletter, Bee in the Loop, GMP said while the noise from fireworks is "inevitable", they will investigate the issue when it is persistently occurring at unsociable hours. 

According to the newsletter, GMP is "working closely" with the council and community partners after receiving complaints about fireworks being set off through the night.

The force said in the newsletter: "Sadly this is an issue across the country, not just in Oldham - but the local authority and GMP staff are committed to reducing the problems associated with them, including noise, littering and anti-social behaviour."

The force went on to list activities featured in their response including enhanced and extra licensing checks at shops and said anyone found breaching the law will be "dealt with accordingly".

They said they will also be visiting venues known to use fireworks and "reminding" them of the rules and their responsibilities. 

Another tactic they say they are using is mapping out the hotspots and having officers or other appropriate authorities monitor the area.

GMP said they are also establishing a "single point of contact" to help build a clearer intelligence picture. 

Their last method is engaging with schools to make sure young people know the risks of using fireworks.

The newsletter also advised that if someone is letting off fireworks outside the legal times of 7am to 11pm then it should be reported to GMP on 101, calling Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or online at gmp.police.uk.

Residents can also complain if someone is letting off fireworks persistently, but inside the legal hours, if they believe it is causing a nuisance to the council's environmental health team by emailing ENVhealth@oldham.gov.uk.

Fireworks have been an issue in Oldham for years and have been the topic of complaints for just as long. 

Previous concerns have been raised about the well-being of animals as well as the lack of sleep.

Last year, one woman from Lees, Diane Grogan, told of her "petrified" pooch, Storm, who was clinging to her in fear nightly. 

Ms Grogan said: "It's not like it's once or even twice - it's every night and it goes on at all hours.

"Storm absolutely shakes and her heart races."

She even resorted to buying a thunder jacket for Storm, in an attempt to help battle the noise of the fireworks.

Other complaints include that of Melanie Haigh, who has reported the issue to the police in the past after being kept awake until past 1am on occasions due to the noise of fireworks.