POLICE are investigating the sudden death of a man who collapsed in a Blackburn street last night.

The man, who has not been named, was taken to Blackburn Royal Infirmary, but medical staff could not revive him.

The alarm was raised after his body was found by two women in Canterbury Street shortly after 8pm.

Police said an investigation was being carried but did not think there were any suspicious circumstances.

The man is single, in his mid 40s and from the Blackburn area. He was found with facial injuries but police believe those happened when he fell.

Part of the road was still closed early today while police combed the area.

Inspector Steve Lee, of Blackburn police, said: "Obviously if there is a death outdoors we have to investigate it thoroughly. At this stage it appears there are no suspicious circumstances but we still have to investigate the incident thoroughly."

Blackburn coroner Michael Singleton has been informed and a post mortem examination was being carried out today.

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