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Investigation launched after two bodies found
Lancashire Constabulary have launched an investigation after two bodies, a man and a woman, were found at an address on Rakeshouse Road in Nelson just after 1pm yesterday afternoon (Wednesday, January 9).
At this stage the deaths are being treated as unexplained and an
investigation which is being led by the Force Major Investigation Team is underway.
The East Lancashire Coroner has been informed. Post mortem examinations by a Home Office pathologist are due to take
place today (Thursday) along with work to formally identify the deceased.
Det Supt Graham Herrmann , who is leading the inquiry, said: "We have
launched an investigation following the discovery of two bodies at an
address in Nelson and inquiries are continuing to try and establish the circumstances. We are in the early stages of the investigation and we are keeping an open mind about what may have happened and our thoughts are with the families of the two deceased."
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