A MAN has died after falling from the roof of the Rock shopping centre in Bury.

A police spokesman said: "Shortly before 9:20am, police were called to St John's Square, Bury, following reports of a man falling from height.

"Emergency services attended and a 39-year-old man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

"The investigation is at an early stage and enquiries are ongoing to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the death."

Police are asking anyone with information to contact them on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.