The Met Office has extended its yellow weather warning for thunderstorms today (June 10).
24.05.2023 - 11:01 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Emergency services are responding to reports of 'concern for the welfare of a man' in Bury this morning.
Police said officers were called to Bolton Street in the town centre earlier. According to eyewitnesses, multiple ambulances and fire engines are also on the scene.
A stretch of the road has been taped off near the railway station, with a closure in place in both directions. A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police told the M.E.N officers were responding to concerns for the welfare of a man.
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No further updates have been provided at this stage. Bury Council said in a post on Facebook: "Bolton Street, Bury is closed in both directions due to an ongoing incident.
"We appreciate your patience and will update once the road reopens."
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