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Man's body discovered at business

Detectives have launched an investigation after the body of a 34-year-old man was found in a business property in Lancashire.

Officers found the body of Anthony George Coughill at at address on Victoria Street in Accrington on Boxing Day at 1900 GMT.

A post-mortem examination is due to take place later to find out how Mr Coughill died.

Det Sgt Zoe Russo said she needed to find out the dead man's last movements.

Det Sgt Russo added: "At this stage Mr Coughill's death remains unexplained and I am keen to speak with anybody who saw him on Friday 19 December or indeed anytime after that."

Officers believe Mr Coughill had been drinking in Accrington town centre and visited a number of number of pubs including the Calder, The Bees Knees and Baileys.

Mr Coughill is described as white, of slim build and he was last seen wearing a black suit and white shirt.



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