AN INQUIRY has been launched after a man was found dead in a street.

Police in Rawtenstall were alerted after a passer-by found the body of a man collapsed in Ormerod Street at 8.55pm last night.

Insp Michael Johnson said an investigation was still ongoing although, it was not believed there were any suspicious circumstances leading up to the death.

Officers are now trying to identify the man so they can inform his next of kin.

Insp Johnson said: “A man was found deceased on the pathway.

“We do not think there is anything suspicious, he just collapsed unfortunately.

“The initial call was made to the ambulance service by somebody who was walking past and found him.

“We have not confirmed who his relatives are yet and our inquiries are ongoing.”