POLICE are investigating the death of an ex-teacher.

Terry Long, 44, former head of English at St Theodore's RC High School, Burnley, was found at his home in Extwistle Road, Worsthorne, on Thursday, by his father, also called Terry.

Mr Long taught at St Theodore's until recently.

Det Insp Stuart Barlow said there were no suspicious circumstances and a post mortem examination was being carried out today.

Acting East Lancashire Coroner David Smith has been informed.