LIVE: Large cordon in place as man on roof of church throws tiles and shouts at police - latest updates

A large police cordon is in place in Bolton this afternoon following reports of a man on a roof.

Emergency services were scrambled to Cannon Street in Daubhill following calls for concern for the welfare of a man at around 11.45am on Tuesday (March 18).

Pictures show fire crews and police cars blocking the road as officers work to ensure the safety of everyone involved.

Greater Manchester Police has been contacted for a full comment.

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This is the current scene. The church can be seen further back, the man isn’t currently on the roof @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/Feg8Pf7fHr

The cordon has been moved further back due to somebody “throwing eggs” an officer said @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/AaPleuiAZ0

A large number of officers can be seen discussing with negotiators, paramedics and a member of the fire service @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/ayEGSKKnYu

The man is now talking to officers, Amy says

He appears to be talking to officers below @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/nLRqqCviWv

Amy says the man ppears to be on the phone and speaking to people down on the ground.

He was heard to say he ‘would not come down until the police went.'

The man has just reappeared on top of the roof. Just after this video ended he threw a wooden plank @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/RqSlOYmVrU

Officers can be seen nearby. The man can not currently be seen @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/xeXmlHgeOQ

A few officers in riot gear can be seen on the other side of the ambulance @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/1a6fEk40O7

An officer has told some people within the crowd that negotiators will be going to speak to him at some point this afternoon, Amy says

He can be heard shouting at officers. There is