A passenger has died on an Emirates flight from Dubai to Manchester, the airline has confirmed.

A spokesman said: "Emirates can confirm that a passenger on board today's Emirates flight EK 21 from Dubai to Manchester passed away during the flight.

"Emirates expresses its condolences to the family."

Greater Manchester police confirmed they were called to the airport at 7.59am to reports that a male passenger had died on a plane.

There are no suspicious circumstances, a spokesman said.