A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a woman in Oswaldtwistle.

Officers were called by the ambulance service at around 5.15pm on Saturday (February 25) to a report of a sudden death in Kingfisher Court.

Emergency services attended an address with a woman in her 50s found unresponsive. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Her death is currently being treated as unexplained.

A post-mortem examination has taken place with a cause of death yet to be established.

An investigation is under way and enquiries ongoing.

Lancashire Telegraph:

A 31-year-old man, of no fixed address, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is in custody.

Detectives are now appealing for information and are keen to speak to anyone who can assist our enquiries.

Det Ch Insp Allen Davies, of Lancashire Police’s Force Major Investigation Team, said: “An investigation is under way after the death of a woman in Oswaldtwistle.

“While we have made an arrest, we remain open-minded about the circumstances around how and when the woman died.

“At this stage we are very keen to speak to any witnesses.

“We are particularly keen to speak to anyone who was in the Kingfisher Court area between lunchtime on Friday (February 24) and 5pm on Saturday (February 25).

“Did you see anything unusual or anyone acting suspicious? Furthermore, if you travelled through the area and have dashcam footage, please get in touch.”

Anyone with information can contact police on 101 quoting log 1021 of February 25.

Alternatively Information can be shared anonymously via the independent charity - Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.