LIVE updates: Large police cordon at petrol station after man reportedly 'set himself alight' on forecourt

There is a large police cordon at a petrol station in Blackley this evening following reports that a man set himself alight.

Greater Manchester Police say they were earlier called to a 'concern for welfare' at the Tesco petrol station on Victoria Avenue. A man was taken to hospital with 'serious injuries' and remains in a 'life-threatening' condition.

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue service said they were called to the incident at 7.30pm and two fire engines attended.

The Manchester Evening News understands that a man attempted to set himself alight on the forecourt of the filling station.

This is a breaking story and will be updated as further information comes in.

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At 7.30pm this evening, firefighters were called to a supermarket on Victoria Avenue, Manchester. Two fire engines from Philips Park and Whitefield fire stations arrived quickly at the scene. Fire crews helped a male casualty at the scene, including trauma care, before they were conveyed to hospital via our colleagues at North West Ambulance Service. GMFRS remain at the scene.”

At around 7.35pm, officers were called to reports for the concern of the welfare of a man on Victoria Avenue East, Manchester. A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries, where he remains in a life-threatening condition. A cordon remains in place.