A murder investigation has been launched after a woman was found dead at a home in Blackpool.

Police said a woman in her 70s was found at an the address in Severn Road at 7.03pm on Boxing Day.

A 47-year-old man from Manchester has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.

Police are also asking people to review any CCTV or dashcam footage from the area to see if they have captured anything suspicious.

Det Supt Neil Drummond said: “First and foremost my thoughts are with the loved ones of the deceased at this difficult time.

“We have launched a murder investigation to establish the full circumstances of how she died.

"Although we have made an arrest, our investigation is very much ongoing and you will see officers in the area today carrying out enquiries.

"If you have any information you feel may assist our inquiry please speak to officers at the scene.”

Anyone with information is asked to email foreceontrolroom@lancashire.police.uk or call 101, quoting log 996 of December 26, 2022.