THE body of a man has been found at a house in Padiham.

Nigel Peter Tomlinson, 47, was found dead at his home in Bright Street at 3pm yesterday.

Police said his death is being treated as 'unexplained' and a postmortem will be carried out later to determine the cause of his death.

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A police spokesman said: "Police were called shortly after 3pm yesterday to a report that a 46-year-old man had been found dead at his home address on Bright Street.

"He has been identified as Nigel Peter Tomlinson. His family are aware.

"Mr Tomlinson’s death is currently being treated as unexplained. A post mortem examination will be carried out later today to try to establish his cause of death."