BREAKING: Police cordon in place near river with divers and search teams on scene - latest updates

A police cordon is in place near a river in Stockport this afternoon with divers and search units on the scene.

A section of woodland at the bottom of Reddish Vale Country Park near the River Tame has been taped off. Specialist search teams, divers and Tactical Aid Unit officers have been pictured on the scene.

The nature of the incident has not yet been confirmed. Greater Manchester Police have been contacted for information.

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We’ve come further into the park - which is Penny Lane Fields - for an alternative view. We can see CSI officers suiting up now @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/fazXN3Qtu0

The police activity largely appears to be centred around a path next to the River Tame, according to our reporter at the scene, Ethan.

We have contacted Greater Manchester Police for a statement on this incident.

As soon as we know more, we will update this live blog.