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Body of man found in Rawtenstall street

THE body of an 18-year-old man was found in a Rossendale street in the early hours of this morning, police have said.

Officers found the man in Kay Street, Rawtenstall at around 3.15am.

An investigation has been launched into how the man, who has yet to be named, died. </>

Police have placed a cordon along Kay Street forcing a number of businesses to close but access to Rawtenstall Cricket Club is still open.

A police spokesman said: "A police patrol came across a man on Kay Street at around 3.15am this morning.

"The ambulance service were called and the man, believed to be 18 years old, was pronounced dead at the sccene.

"The road has been closed and a scene remains in place on Kay Street.

"The death is being treated as unexplained and detectives are investigating to establish what has happened."

Comments(9)

wrinkles says...
3:36pm Sat 11 Feb 12

Commisserations to his family.
RIP young man.

Lankygirl says...
4:02pm Sat 11 Feb 12

RIP. Many condolences to the young man's family.

White Eagle says...
5:29pm Sat 11 Feb 12

Very sad, so young to pass away. My depest condolences go out to his Family & friends. God be with you young man. RIP.

The White Eagle - Lynrhyd Owains

pinkwarrior says...
9:12pm Sat 11 Feb 12

awww god bless who the young man is rip and deepest sympathys to hes family **** may god rest hes soul x

Troy McCLur says...
10:14pm Sat 11 Feb 12

18 Year old Man? He was just a boy. My heartfelt condolences to his family. Such a tragic loss of life.

White Eagle says...
8:19pm Sun 12 Feb 12

pinkwarrior wrote:
awww god bless who the young man is rip and deepest sympathys to hes family **** may god rest hes soul x
I do under stand your feelings about this young man.

But what do you mean when you write
"awww" and "****"
Please explain to us all?

mys says...
9:57pm Sun 12 Feb 12

R I P young man,to young to leave,thoughts to your family at this tragic time,god love you x

nolando says...
11:45pm Sun 12 Feb 12

White Eagle wrote:
pinkwarrior wrote:
awww god bless who the young man is rip and deepest sympathys to hes family **** may god rest hes soul x
I do under stand your feelings about this young man.

But what do you mean when you write
&quot;awww" and "****"
Please explain to us all?
I'm not sure what your point is actually, why are you asking her to explain what Awww means? Say it as its written, its really not that hard to understand. I'm not really sure why you felt the need to post this.

Siconic01 says...
8:42pm Tue 14 Feb 12

Poor Family and Friends.
They must be so upset. {R.I.P}

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