Body of man in his 50s found in alleyway near Blackburn's Wellington Road

Police were called to a report of a sudden death in Wellington Road at around 5.30am on Tuesday (June 21).

The body of a man, believed to be in his 50s, was found in an alleyway when officers arrived.

“He was sadly pronounced dead at the scene,” a spokesman for Lancashire Police said.

“The death is not believed to be suspicious and a file will be passed to the coroner in due course.”

A cordon was put in place following the discovery but was reportedly lifted at approximately 10.30am.