UPDATE: The two men in the CCTV have now been arested

A murder investigation is underway after a man who police believe was attacked ten days earlier has been found dead.

Police were called around 5.20pm on Friday (October 29) to River Way, Barrowford where they found the body of a 45-year-old man who was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

An appeal was launched yesterday by police (Saturday, October 30) with images of two men they wanted to identify in connection with an attack on who they believe to be the same man on October 19.

A Home Office post mortem has now been conducted and detectives are now treating the man’s death as a murder investigation and are supporting the victim’s family.

Det Supt Becky Smith said: “A murder investigation is underway following the death of a man in Barrowford.

“At the present time we believe the victim was subjected to an assault in Barrowford on October 19.

“We have conducted numerous enquiries around the man’s death and want to identify these individuals in connection with our investigation.

“I would urge anyone reading this appeal to have a good look at both men. If you know either of them please call police immediately as it's imperative that we are able to provide the victim's loved ones with the answers they deserve.

“I would also ask those responsible for the assault to come forward and speak to police.”

Anyone with information can contact police on 101 or email forcecontrolroom@lancashire.police.uk quoting log 1033 of October 29.

Alternatively call independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.