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Police found the body of the woman in Severn Road, Blackpool shortly after 7.00 pm on Boxing Day. Emergency services had been led to the property following reports a woman was unresponsive.  

A man from Manchester has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.

Lancashire Constabulary have made an appeal for witnesses who may have seen someone coming in or out of number 32 Severn Street between 12pm on Christmas Day and 6.30 pm on Boxing Day.

Police are also asking for anyone with a dashcam or CCTV footage to come forward.

Det Supt Neil Drummond said: “First and foremost my thoughts are with the loved ones of the deceased at this difficult time

“We have launched a murder investigation to establish the full circumstances of how she died.

“Although we have made an arrest, our investigation is very much ongoing and you will see officers in the area today carrying out inquiries.

“If you have any information you feel may assist our inquiry, please speak to officers at the scene.”

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