AN investigation has been launched after a man walked in to a Blackburn pub covered in blood and collapsed.

Police were called to the incident at the Postal Order on Darwen Street at 7.35pm yesterday.

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The man had a large cut to the head which is believed to have been sustained in an assault and was taken to Blackburn Royal Hospital.

His injuries are described as minor.

No arrests have been made.

A Lancashire Police spokeswoman said: "Enquiries are ongoing to establish exactly what has happened."

Anyone with information is asked to call Blackburn Police via 101. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555111.