Murder investigation launched after man (47) dies in Nelson

A murder investigation is under way following the death of a man in Nelson.
Police launch murder investigation in NelsonPolice launch murder investigation in Nelson
Police launch murder investigation in Nelson

Police were called by the Ambulance Service around 10pm on June 20th to reports of a sudden death in Derby Street.

Officers attended and the body of a 47-year-old man, later identified as Christopher Moore, was sadly found at the scene.

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The death was initially treated as non-suspicious, but following further investigation and a Home Office post-mortem, Mr Moore was found to have suffered a number of injuries. A cause of death has yet to be established.

Det. Chief Insp. Andy Cribbin, of Lancashire Police: "We have launched a murder investigation after the death of a man in Nelson. Our enquiries are at a very early stage, but I would urge anyone with information to contact us."

If you can help contact police on 101 quoting log reference 1657 of June 20.

A 38-year-old man from Nelson has been arrested on suspicion of murder. He remains in police custody.