LIVE: Police negotiators attempt to talk man down off roof

Police negotiators are attempting to talk a man down from the roof of a building in Harpurhey. Oakridge Walk has been taped off and the road has been closed while emergency services deal with the situation.

The Manchester Evening News understands the man has been on the roof for several hours. A witness said he has ripped off roof tiles.

A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said: "Emergency services are currently in attendance in the Oakridge Walk area of Harpurhey dealing with an ongoing incident involving a male being on the roof of a property.

"Police negotiators are currently attempting to engage with the male. A cordon is in place and the road is currently closed.

This is an ongoing incident. We will bring you updates, as we get them, in the blog below.

Chris Slater has arrived and is now reporting from the scene