A MAN arrested over the death of a mother-of-two remains in hospital, police have confirmed.

The 39-year-old man, 25-year-old Leanne Collopy, and a 23-month-old girl were rescued from a late-night blaze in a house in Burnley Road, Loveclough.

Ms Collopy was found to have suffered a stab wound and never recovered from her injury.

The 39-year-old, who the Lancashire Telegraph understands to be the toddler’s father, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following the incident which happened at around 10.45pm on July 30.

Police last night said he remains in hospital, where he is being treated for burns.

Anyone with information about the incident should call police on 101, quoting log reference 1670 of July 30.