A popular walking spot in Stockport has been shut off after a man was injured. Emergency services were scrambled to the area near Marple Aqueduct at around 10:45am this morning.
Greater Manchester Police said they were called to reports of a concern for the welfare of a man. He was taken to hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries.
A spokesperson said there are believed to be no suspicious circumstances. Officers remain at the scene this afternoon with a cordon still in place on the Peak Forest Canal towpath.
People are being asked to avoid the area. READ MORE: Motorcyclist, 55, killed in Stockport horror crash as two arrested In an update at 1pm, Romiley and Marple Community First Responders, a group of ambulance service trained volunteers, posted on their Facebook page saying: "Canal towpath at Marple Aqueduct currently closed whilst emergency services deal with an incident, please avoid the area." Sign up to our Stockport newsletter to get the latest updates to your inbox Join our WhatsApp Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link Samaritans (116 123) samaritans.org operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year.