LIVE: Large cordon and forensic tent in place near Manchester city centre - updates

A large cordon is in place in central Manchester. An area of Palmerston Street, between Ancoats, Beswick and the city centre, has been taped off.

A police forensics tent has been erected on a grass bank at the side of the road.

The River Medlock runs close to the scene which is near the site of the former River Inn pub.

The nature of the incident has not yet been confirmed.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have been approached for comment.

This is a breaking news story, and we will be bringing you updates as we get them in the live blog below

CSI teams are at the scene and are suiting up to go and investigate. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/NW7iJ8wHBy

A forensics tent has been set up at the scene. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/OwdpkyyPzd

The entire road has been closed off. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/3gbTzRwCzq

Our reporter Kit is now at the scene

I’m on Palmerston Street in Manchester where there is a police cordon in place. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/hMREZAqnMG