DETECTIVES investigating the death of Ribble Valley man Anthony Leecy are appealing to the public for help.

The 29-year-old from from Standen Road, Clitheroe, was caught on CCTV chatting to a mystery man in the town centre just minutes before his death.

The body of Mr Leecy was found in a brook close to the town centre in the early hours of Thursday, April 1.

Police have examined hours of video tape taken from surveillance cameras and Mr Leecy was seen walking down Castle Street around 1am on the morning of his death.

He is believed to have spoken to a man outside Woolworths and police are keen to talk the mystery man.

Detective Inspector Tony Harling said: "We are still trying to piece together the last movements of Mr Leecy.

"We are particularly keen to talk to the man who was talking to him shortly before his death."

Anyone who can help the police with their inquiries should ring Blackburn CID on 01254 51212.

Danny Derbyshire, 24, from Burnley Road, Accrington, has appeared before Blackburn magistrates charged with the murder of Anthony Leecy.

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