Cordon in place as suspicious package found at Darwen railway station

A suspicious package has been found at a railway station in the North West.

Police have cordoned off the roads around Darwen Railway Station and are asking people to avoid the area.

A statement from the Lancashire Police says: "We are currently dealing with an incident at Darwen Railway Station after a suspicious package was found.

"We are on scene and a cordon is in place. There are some road closures and the station is closed so please avoid the area."

More to follow.