A 26-YEAR-OLD man has been found dead at a house in Warwick Drive, Padiham.

He was discovered by a friend who called paramedics at around 5.30pm on Monday afternoon.

The death is not being treating as suspicious.

Police said the man's mother had also come to the house after being alerted by a friend.

Detecetive Inspector Sion Hall said: "His mother is understandably distraught and we are hoping to speak to her further today.

"There are no suspicious circumstances and we are investigating the cause of death."

The police will prepare a file for the coroner to hold an inquest.