DETECTIVES in Blackburn are appealing for help tracing a good Samaritan.

The man assisted the arrest of a suspected burglar in the early hours of Sunday morning in Cornelian Street, Blackburn.

A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of burglary.

He has since been bailed pending further inquiries.

Detective Constable Mark Cruise said: “We are really keen to speak with the man who intervened as he may have some important information which will help with our inquiries.”

Police are urging the man to contact them on 0845 1253545 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.