A big emergency services operation is underway in north Manchester after an explosion at a cafe.

The fire service say they were called to the premises, believed to be the Emerald Cafe, on Rochdale Road earlier this afternoon after reports of a blast and a fire.

Currently more than three fire engines are at the scene tackling the flames and dealing with the aftermath.

At the moment there is one known casualty who has suffered burns.

However firefighters at the scene trying to identify any other people who may have been injured.

The road has been closed with a big police cordon erected.

We'll bring you the latest on this as we get it...