Dead man found floating in brook

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A murder investigation is under way in Preston after the body of a man was found floating face down in a brook.

Police were called to an area of common land between the Moor Nook and Grange estates in Ribbleton on Sunday morning.

Underwater search teams worked to recover the body and a post-mortem examination will take place later.

Three men, aged 19, 21 and 26 - who are all from the local area - have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody.

Witness appeal

Lancashire Police are yet to identify the man and have not released any details of his injuries.

"We were called at 8.15am by a member of the public after a man's body was found face down in a brook on common land between the Moor Nook and Grange estates in Ribbleton," said a spokeswoman.

"The death is being treated as suspicious."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Lancashire Police