Police are responding to a planned illegal gathering at Audenshaw Reservoir.
There is a heavy police presence in the area and a dispersal order is in place to ensure anyone trying to attend the event is turned away.
Officers from Tameside Council and United Utilities are also at the scene.
Enforcement will be used as a “last resort” for anyone thinking of attending the area, a spokesman for GMP said.
Superintendent Colette Rose said: “Thanks to intelligence received from the public this afternoon (Friday 31 July) we have been able to deploy officers to Audenshaw Reservoir and are working closely with partners to ensure this event isn’t attended.
“Anyone who was considering coming to the location is strongly advised not to and while enforcement will be used as a last resort, we will use the legal powers necessary to prevent a potentially dangerous and illegal mass gathering from taking place.
“I encourage the public to keep us informed with any illegal events they hear about, especially at a time now where it is so important for us all to work together and adhere to the latest guidelines imposed to ensure public safety.”
Anyone with any information about planned illegal gatherings should contact police on 101 or on the GMP website ( www.gmpce.uk ) via the online reporting facility.
