Police and the fire service are at the scene of an incident in Middleton town centre on Wednesday afternoon.
Unconfirmed reports of person on roof
Unconfirmed reports suggest a person up on a roof. Images from the scene show Greater Manchester Police and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service at the scene on Market Place. It's at the roundabout near the Assheton Arms pub.
Police cordon and bus diversions
A police cordon has been set up on Market Place and buses are being diverted. The Bee Network reported a 'traffic obstruction' impacting Townley Street in the town centre. It's understood emergency services were called to the scene at around 1pm. Bus stops being affected are at Assheton Way, opposite Middleton Arena, Townley Street near Spring Vale and Market Place opposite Townley Street. Services are diverting via Oldham Road. The M.E.N. has contacted GMP and the fire service for more details.
