Investigation underway after man in his 50s found dead at home in Blackburn

Police were called at 4.03pm yesterday to an address in Whitebirk Road, Blackburn, to a report of a concern for welfare.

A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: “Our officers attended and very sadly found a man in his 50s deceased in the property.

“Our thoughts are very much with his family and loved ones at this distressing time.”

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His death is being treated as unexplained, and our enquiries are continuing.

Anyone with information should call 101, quoting log 0868 of 22nd September.