A man in his 40s has been found dead on Market Street this morning.
Metrolink trams diverted their services, citing a medical emergency earlier today.
Locals shared their concerns on social media after seeing a police cordon in place on the busy street.
A police spokeswoman said: "Shortly after 9am, officers on patrol in the city centre found the body of a man believed to be in his 40s on Market Street in the city centre.
"Emergency services attended but the man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
"At this time there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the man’s death.
"All roads have now reopened."
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