LIVE: Man, 70, dies in house fire in Stockport with police at the scene - latest updates

A man aged 70 has died following a fire at a house in Stockport this morning.

Firefighters wearing breathing gear went into the terraced house on Churchill Street in Heaton Norris shortly before 7.30am today (Saturday).

They found a man who had already died in the downstairs front room of the property. An investigation is underway although there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances.

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Three fire engines, paramedics and police were dispatched to the property just before 7.30am. A number of residents in adjacent properties were evacuated while firefighters tackled the blaze.

A spokeswoman for Greater Manchester Police later confirmed an 'elderly male' had died in the fire. This morning police forensic experts were at the scene as an investigation into the death was launched.

A file is expected to be prepared for the coroner. It is understood the deceased male was aged 70.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: "Shortly before 7.30am this morning (Saturday 19 August) three fire engines from Whitehill, Stockport and Offerton fire stations were called to attend a house fire on Churchill Street, Heaton Norris.

"Crews arrived quickly, evacuated adjacent properties and extinguished the fire using four breathing apparatus, two hose reels and positive pressure ventilation.

"Firefighters are working alongside colleagues from Greater Manchester Police and North West Ambulance Service and remain at the scene at this time."

Our reporter is heading to the scene and will provide updates below.

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