Tributes have been paid to a ‘well known’ Oswaldtwistle man.

The body of Kieron Feathers, 51, of Foxfields Close, Oswaldtwistle was found close to Tinker Brook on Friday, July 3.

Kieron was keen fisherman and was a member of the Prince Albert Angling Club. He was also formerly a member of the Oswaldtwistle National Association Club.

Ward councillor Peter Britcliffe, who knew Kieron, said: “It is really sad to hear of this tragedy, this is devastating for those left behind. Our thoughts go out to Kieron’s family and friends.”

Lancashire Police are not treating the death as suspicious.

Blackburn Coroners Court is awaiting the results of a post mortem to determine the cause of death.