LIVE: Road taped off with forensic tent at scene amid serious incident - latest updates

A road is taped off with a forensic tent at the scene amid reports of a serious incident in Farnworth.

Buckley Lane has been cordoned off throughout today, opposite the Bridgewater Pub, with police remaining at the scene this afternoon.

Details about the nature of the incident have not yet been confirmed by Greater Manchester Police, who remain in attendance.

The road is cordoned off in both directions.

This is a breaking incident. Live updates to follow below.

There are unconfirmed reports of a 'fight' that broke out before emergency services were called to the scene.

We are awaiting full details from Greater Manchester Police, who have been contacted for a statement.

A blue forensic tent can be seen at the roadside. A number of police vehicles remain in attendance tonight.

Witnesses have told the M.E.N this evening that an evidence tent has been erected within the cordon.

Forensics officers have been at the scene since this morning, it's understood.

The road is blocked in both directions with police at the scene this afternoon.