A MAN from Blackburn, who was arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill, has been released pending further enquiries. 

The 32-year-old was arrested at the weekend after an investigation by police into malicious messages sent on social media.

Officers said they had received a number of complaints in connection with a post shared on Facebook over the weekend.

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A spokesman said: "Following significant enquiries, a 32-year-old man from Blackburn has been arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill.

"He has since been released under investigation pending further enquiries."