Murder investigation launched after man fatally injured in Bacup
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of murder
Lancashire Police have launched a murder investigation after a man was fatally injured in Bacup this morning (1st November).
Officers on patrol in Newchurch Road at 12.35am came across paramedics giving CPR to a man on the pavement in Newchurch Road.
Despite their best efforts the man, who is in his 30s, was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.
A Home Office post mortem examination to establish the cause of the man’s death will take place in due course.
Two people, a 26-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman, both from Bacup, have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody.
Lancashire Police have assigned a dedicated team of detectives to this case who are carrying out enquiries in the area.
Although this is being treated as an isolated incident, there will be an increased number of uniformed officers and vehicles in the area as a precaution.
Police are particularly keen to hear from any witnesses or anyone with dashcam or doorbell footage covering the area between midnight and 12.35am to come forward.
They also want to hear from anyone who was in the Rosemount Working Men’s Club last night (31st October).
DCI Bryony Midgley, form our Force Major Investigation Team, said: “A man has lost his life and first and foremost my thoughts are with his loved ones at this distressing time.
“Work is now ongoing to establish the circumstances which led to his death. Although two people have been arrested, our enquiries are very much ongoing.
"That is why I am appealing directly to the public if you witnessed or heard anything suspicious or you have any footage which could assist my detectives with their enquiries, to make contact with the police as soon as possible.”