Investigation launched after death of man in Colne
The force says the 52-year-old had recently been assaulted
Police are continuing to investigate the death of a man in Lancashire.
Stuart Burns was found unresponsive at a caravan at Oakfield Lodge in Colne on Tuesday (28 January).
The force says the 52-year-old had recently been assaulted - but the injuries did not cause his death.
A Home Office postmortem examination has been carried out, but an exact cause of death has yet to be established. Further tests are being carried out to try and establish exactly how Mr Burns died.
A 36-year-old man was arrested at the scene initially on suspicion of murder but now on suspicion of Section 18 wounding. He remains in custody.
Det Insp Darren Irving, of the Force Major Investigation Team, said: “My thoughts first and foremost are with Mr Burns’ loved ones at this time.
“While Mr Burns’ death is not being treated as a homicide, we do believe he has been the victim of an assault prior to his death where he suffered a number of injuries, and we are investigating the circumstances.
"I would appeal to anyone who has any information which could assist us in our enquiries to come forward and contact police.”