LIVE: Police tape off Greater Manchester road following incident - latest updates

A cordon is in place on a Greater Manchester road as officers respond to an incident.

Police are in attendance on High Barn Street, in Royton, this morning (May 12).

Images from the scene show a cordon in place in an area near to Shaw Street.

A Greater Manchester Police car is at the scene and tape has been used to seal off the road.

Traffic is being diverted away from the area.

Details on the nature of the incident are yet to be confirmed.

Greater Manchester Police has been approached for further information.

This is a live event. Follow the latest updates below.

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Crime scene investigators are in attendance.

A forensics van has also been seen in the area.

Forensics officers are examining the scene. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/EmqUy4TjM8

Officers are continuing to keep the road shut.

High Barn Street is currently closed to traffic. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/55jzFod9fY

Our reporter Kit Roberts is now at the scene.

I’m on High Barn Street in Oldham where a police cordon is in place.