Lancashire Police statement after tragic death of Leyland teenager at home near Runshaw College last night

A teenager tragically died at a home in Leyland last night.

Emergency services were called to the address in Bowness Drive, off Langdale Road, at 6.47pm. The emergency response saw a number of police vehicles and two ambulances rush to the scene on blue lights.

Lancashire Police said a man in his late teens was found deceased inside one of the detached homes on the cul-de-sac, near Runshaw College. The force said his death is not being treated as suspicious.

A police spokesperson said: “We were called at 6.47pm last night (Saturday, October 18) to an address in Bowness Drive, Leyland, to a report of a sudden death.

“Officers attended and very sadly, a man in his late teens was found deceased inside the property.

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

“His death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared in due course for HM Coroner.”