Two arrested after man dies following row outside shop

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murdering a man in his 30s, who died following an altercation outside a Home Bargains store.

Lancashire Police said the man had been injured during the incident which happened at about 18:45 GMT on Friday outside the store on Byrom Street in Blackburn.

"He later collapsed and was taken to hospital where, despite the best efforts of medical staff, he died the following day," a police spokesman said.

Two men, aged 43 and 44, from Blackburn, were arrested on Monday on suspicion of murder. They remain in custody.

Det Insp Pete Macdonald said: "First and foremost, my thoughts are with this man's loved ones at this incredibly distressing time.

"Our investigation is very much in its early stages. While we have made two arrests, our inquiries are very much ongoing, and we are asking for the public's help.

"We know from the CCTV we have already examined that there were a number of vehicles and witnesses at Home Bargains at the time.

"We would really like to speak to anyone who was in the area between 16:30 and 21:00 GMT on Friday, and who has dashcam footage or mobile footage, or who may have been a witness to this incident, to get in touch."

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