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Man dies after being stabbed at bar in Lancashire

A man has died after being stabbed at Esco-Bar in Darwen Credit: Googlemaps

A man's died after being stabbed at a bar in Lancashire.

Police were called to Esco-Bar in Darwen in the early hours of this morning.

A 23-year-old man was stabbed in the head and neck. He was taken to hospital but died later.

A murder investigation is now underway.

These are tragic circumstances and my thoughts are very much with this man’s family and friends at this time.

This was a cowardly, unprovoked attack and I would strongly urge anyone with information to make contact with police.

We are particularly keen to speak to anyone who was in the bar and saw what happened.

We believe the alleged offender made off from the scene and enquiries are continuing to find him.

If you can assist with our investigation we would urge you to call us immediately.

– Det Supt Simon Giles, of Lancashire Police’s Force Major Investigation Team