PART of an Italian restaurant has collapsed.

Firefighters were called to Giuliano's restaurant on Wilmslow Road shortly after 2.30pm following reports of a potential building collapse.

Emergency services swiftly attended the scene and found that the brick fascia of the commercial premises had collapsed. There are not believed to be any injuries.

Nearby properties have been evacuated as a precaution and a cordon is currently in place at the scene.

The restaurant has posted a message on Facebook to apologise to customers saying that they are closed from tonight until further notice.