Man found dead in his Burnley home named

Neil Blackmore was found by police after they forced their way into his Harold Street home , shortly after 2pm on Tuesday.

Neighbours who describe the 46-year-old ‘ as a lovely man’ became concerned, after he had not been seen for more than three weeks.

Friends even left a note taped to his front door asking him to get in touch.

Police, who are not treating the death as suspicious, also removed Mr Blackmore’s two dogs.