Man dies after ‘altercation’ outside Home Bargains in Blackburn | UK | News

A man in his 30s died after an argument with two men outside the Home Bargains store in Blackburn. Police rushed to Byrom Street at around 6.45pm on Friday, March 27, but he sadly passed away in hospital the next day, March 28.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs’ autopsy examination showed that the cause of death was head trauma. Two men, aged 43 and 44, from Blackburn were arrested on suspicion of murder yesterday afternoon and remain in custody. Police are currently appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

The force specifically wants to speak to people who were in the area between 16.00 and 21.30 on March 27.

Det Insp Pete Macdonald, of the Force Major Investigation Team, said: “First and foremost, my thoughts are with this man’s loved ones at this incredibly sad time.

“Our investigation is still in its early stages, but we have a dedicated team carrying out investigations as we try to piece together what happened.

“Although we have made two arrests, our investigations are largely ongoing and we are asking for help from the public.

“We know from the CCTV we have reviewed that there were a number of vehicles and witnesses in Home Bargains at the time, so we would really like to speak to anyone who was in the area between 4pm and 9.30pm on Friday 27th.^he “March and anyone who has dash cam footage or cell phone footage or witnessed this incident to contact us.”

Anyone with information should contact police on 101, quoting log 0936 of March 30.

You can also contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.