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Three Arrested in Murder Inquiry After Blackburn Man’s Death

Lancashire Police are appealing for early-morning footage to support their investigation following the fatal discovery of Paul Scott.

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Overview

  • Paramedics found 37-year-old Paul Scott unresponsive at a Peridot Close address at 3:40 am on June 22 and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • A 24-year-old man, a 43-year-old woman and a 21-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody.
  • Detectives from the Force Major Investigation Team say enquiries show the incident was isolated and there is no wider threat to the public.
  • A Home Office post mortem examination is under way to establish the cause of Scott’s death.
  • Officers have cordoned off Peridot Close and are urging residents to share any footage or information from midnight to 4 am on June 22.