Blackburn murder arrest after two people found dead at house

A police forensic tent could be seen outside the house on Hardman Street on Monday

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after two people were found dead in a house in Blackburn.

Lancashire Police said the bodies of a man and woman were found at the home in Hardman Street in the town at about 08:20 BST, and a man aged in his 40s had been arrested.

The man and woman, who have not been named, were both pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said they were unable to confirm the victims' ages but local residents told the BBC they were elderly.

Police said a dedicated team of officers had been assigned to the case, and were carrying out CCTV, house-to-house and forensic inquiries.

The crime scene would "remain in place over the coming days", the force said.

Officers have appealed for anyone with any information to contact them.

A spokesman said: "Whilst this is a fast-moving investigation, we are at the early stages of establishing exactly what has occurred and why.

The crime scene would "remain in place over the coming days", police said

A woman who lives nearby, but did not want to be named, said it was a shock to hear of the deaths.

She said early on Monday morning, her daughter had returned from work and told her there was an ambulance and police at the top of the road.