BREAKING: Police launch investigation after man dies in tower block fall - latest updates

A man has died after falling from a tower block in Trafford. Police and paramedics were called to Chapel Lane in Stretford at around 9pm on Saturday after a man was found with serious injuries.

The man, in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene. It's believed he fell from the nearby Stretford House flats.

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Chapel Lane was cordoned off for a time following the incident.

Police have launched an investigation and officers remain at the scene this morning (Sunday). But it's understood the death is not being treated as suspicious.

A GMP spokesperson said: "It's not currently believed that anyone else is involved in the incident."

A GMP spokesperson said:

Emergency services were called to Chapel Lane in Stretford at around 9pm on Saturday after a man was found with serious injuries after it is believed he fell from a block of flats.

Officers are investigating after the man, believed to be in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

It is not currently believed that anyone else is involved in the incident and there is currently a scene and police officers at the location.

The investigation is ongoing.