Four people questioned by police on suspicion of murder

Three men and a woman have been arrested after a fatal stabbing in Blackburn.

Police were called by the ambulance service to Peridot Close shortly after 10am on Sunday following reports a man in his 20s had suffered a stab wound.

Tarro Grogan, 29, died at the scene despite the efforts of paramedics, said Lancashire Police.

Inquiries are continuing as detectives question three men, aged 26, 28 and 29, and a 39 -year-old woman on suspicion of murder.

Mr Grogan was reportedly a father of two who was a mixed martial arts enthusiast.

Detective Chief Inspector Gareth Willis, said: We have launched a major investigation after Mr Grogan sadly lost his life during this incident and my thoughts are with his family and friends.

Specially trained officers will be offering them our support.

I would appeal for anyone with information to contact us.

In particular I would like to speak to anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious in the Peridot Close area in the hours before the ambulance was called at about 10am today or in the immediate aftermath.''

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting log number 537 of Sunday, October 14