The body of a man has been found in a house in Blackburn.

Police said the death is not being treated as suspicious.

Residents watched-on as officers entered the property on Fowler Height Close, off Leyburn Road, last night (Tuesday 16 August).

Forensic teams could later be seen removing a body at just before 10pm.

Further details of the death have not been released at this stage but it is believed the deceased is a male.

Police confirmed this morning the death was not being treated as suspicious and a file has now been passed to the coroner.