BREAKING: Huge police cordon in place on road with forensics on scene - latest updates

A huge police cordon is in place on a road in north Manchester this afternoon with forensic officers and Tactical Aid Unit officers on the scene.

A stretch of Topley Street in the Collyhurst area is currently taped off. The cordon is in place near the junction with Rochdale Road.

The road was first taped off last night (Sunday) following an incident, the M.E.N understands. Today, crime scene investigators are on the scene.

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Pictures also show Tactical Aid Unit officers sweeping the area for evidence. The nature of the incident has not yet been confirmed.

Greater Manchester Police have been contacted for details.

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