Police were called to a quiet road in Bury this morning (Saturday) following reports of 'several men' wearing balaclavas.
When they arrived at Brandlesholme Road just after 7.30am, officers discovered that the group were in the area to 'film a fox hunt'.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed that there was no evidence of a fox hunt taking place in the area.
No action was taken against any of the men.
A GMP spokesman said: "Officers were called at about 7.30am to reports of suspicious activity near Brandlesholme Road in Bury.
"On attending, officers discovered several men who had attended to film a fox hunt that they believed was going to take place in the area.
"No crime had been committed and the log has been closed."
