Greater Manchester Police (GMP) today told Stockport Nub News that 'evidence of a cannabis farm' was found at a house on Atherton Street after it was damaged by fire on 20 May.  

GMP added, however, that only a few leaves remained after the fire. Police also confirmed that the house was boarded up and that no arrests had been made. 

GMP had taken control of the incident after Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) extinguished the fire, which took two and a half hours. 

It is not believed that anyone was injured, and the cause of the blaze remains unknown.  

Edgeley Community Association councillor Matt Wynne stated on Twitter: "Whilst normal democracies around the world have got on with cannabis, here another afternoon checking in with residents, making sure they're okay after a dwelling utilised as a cannabis grow has gone up in flames." 

Speaking of tackling the blaze, a spokesperson for GMFRS said: "At around 11am on Saturday morning (20th May), firefighters were called to reports of a fire at a property on Atherton Street in Stockport.

"Three fire engines from Stockport, Cheadle and Offerton fire stations quickly attended the scene. Firefighters used two hose reels and a 13.5 metre ladder to extinguish a fire in the bedroom of the property.

"Two neighbouring properties were evacuated as a precaution.

"Firefighters ensured the building was safe before handing over to colleagues at Greater Manchester Police. Crews were at the scene for around two and half hours."

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