An alien was spotted out on the streets... on their way to the shops to get essentials during the coronavirus lockdown.
Police officers in Wigan stumbled upon a close encounter with the fourth kind while patrolling the streets in Platt Bridge.
The alarmed officers were not delirious with Covid-19 restrictions - a resident actually dressed up in a luminous green alien costume to do their essential food shop.
The costume came complete with highlighter-green gloves, shoes and, of course, a huge alien mask with big, black eyes.
But the resident clearly still had practicality in mind - throwing on a black hoodie in case it got chilly and bringing along a bag to keep their bits and bobs in.
The purpose of the costume, perhaps as a form of protection or an attempt to cheer up worried shoppers, is unfortunately unknown as of yet.
Bewildered police seized the opportunity for a photo with Wigan's local extra-terrestial being, adding a shooting star to their picture before posting it on Facebook.
Officers said: "Social distancing continues in Platt Bridge.
"Our staff are out on foot to promote the government's guidelines.
"We came across a member of the public dressed in an alien costume of to do an essential food shop and couldn't resist adding the picture to our message. #ETstayathome "
