Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a pensioner was found dead on New Year’s Day.
Officers were scrambled to a report of a sudden death at an address in Eccleston Road, Blackpool at around 4.35pm on Saturday.
The man, named as Malcolm Frary, 76, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Detectives began treating the death as a murder following a post mortem, and later detained two men from Blackpool, aged 43 and 51. They remain in custody.
Officers are still appealing for witnesses who may have seen suspicious activity in the area between New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
Detective Chief Inspector Lee Wilson said: ‘My thoughts and deepest sympathies are with Mr Frary’s family at this sad and very difficult time.
‘A murder investigation has been launched and we are keen to identify as many witnesses as possible.
‘While we have made two arrests, we are particularly keen to speak to anyone who can assist our enquiries.
‘Did you see anyone acting suspiciously in the Eccleston Road area between the afternoon of New Year’s Eve, overnight into New Year’s Day?
‘If so, please come forward. Any information, no matter how seemingly insignificant, could be vital to our investigation.’
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