BREAKING: All traffic stopped on M60 due to 'police incident' - live updates

All traffic has been stopped on the M60 this evening due to a 'police incident'. Emergency services have closed the motorway in both directions between junctions 22 (Oldham) and 23 (Ashton-under-Lyne).

The A6140 Lord Sheldon Way, Ashton-under-Lyne over the M60 is also closed. North West Motorway Police and officers from Greater Manchester Police are at the scene.

Traffic cameras show congestion building as drivers were warned by Highways North West to 'expect delays'.

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National Highways tweeted at around 10.30pm, saying: "M60 both directions between J22 #Oldham and J23 #AshtonunderLyne #GreaterManchester. TRAFFIC STOPPED due to an ongoing @gmptraffic @NWmwaypolice led incident

"Further updates to follow as we get them from scene."

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Latest from Inrix at 11.03pm

M60 in both directions closed due to police incident from J23 A6140 Moss Way (Ashton Under Lyne) to J21 A6104 (Hollinwood).