POLICE have confirmed that a man has died following an incident in Barrow town centre this afternoon.

Officers, paramedics and ambulance staff all responded to the incident close to The Forum.

It is understood that a man fell from a great height.

Witnesses reported hearing a loud bang and a man was seen laying on the ground.

A police spokeswoman said: "Police were called at 12.47pm today to a sudden death of a male on Duke Street, Barrow.

"Ambulance service attended, however he later died.

"Enquiries are ongoing, however the death is not believed to be suspicious at this time."

The walkway between Wilko and Portland Walk was cordoned off, along with the bus stop area, the town square and Slater Street where the multi-storey car park is accessible.