There is a large police cordon at a petrol station in Blackley this evening following reports that a man set himself alight.
Greater Manchester Police say they were earlier called to a 'concern for welfare' at the Tesco petrol station on Victoria Avenue.
A man was taken to hospital with 'serious injuries' and remains in a 'life-threatening' condition. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue service said they were called to the incident at 7.30pm and two fire engines attended.
The Manchester Evening News understands that a man attempted to set himself alight on the forecourt of the filling station. This is a breaking story and will be updated as further information comes in. Follow our live blog for details below. At 7.30pm this evening, firefighters were called to a supermarket on Victoria Avenue, Manchester.