LIVE: Emergency services descend on street after stabbing with nearby school 'on lockdown' - updates

Police and paramedics have been called out to a Greater Manchester street following a stabbing. Officers were called out to Alexander Street in Tyldesley, Wigan borough, this morning (December 13).

The Manchester Evening News understands a person has been injured. Eyewitnesses reported seeing an air ambulance in attendance along with paramedics.

Police are at the scene and an area has been taped off. A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: "At 8:50am this morning (Friday, December 13) we were called to reports that a man had been stabbed on Alexander Street, Tyldesley.

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"Emergency services attended and a man in his 40s has been taken to hospital for further treatment. A scene has been established while officers conduct initial enquiries. Additional officers are in the area, if you have any concerns at all, please don't hesitate to speak to them."

Parents of local schoolchildren have reported that the nearby St George's Central CE Primary School, on Darlington Street, has been placed on lockdown following the incident. The school declined to comment when approached by the M.E.N.

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Our reporter Rami is now at the cordon.

The cordon is a small one on Whewell Street which is off the busy main road.
Traffic is moving slowly towards the town centre with officers securing the area. @MENnewsdesk @MyWiganUK pic.twitter.com/rJkGOKWSWF

This is the latest image from the scene.

Greater Manchester Police says a man in his 40s has been rushed to hospital following a stabbing.

A spokesperson said:

"At 8:50am this morning (Friday, December 13) we were called to reports