Chorley is among the top five districts in Lancashire for suicides or drugs deaths
.A total of 23 people were suspected of having committed suicide in Chorley in an 18-month period, it has been revealed.
The latest figures were presented to a multi-agency group in the borough.
The Chorley Public Service Reform Executive was given an update on suicide awareness and prevention at its latest meting in December.
A view of Chorley town centre
The town is ranked at the top of the tragic table of reported suspected suicide and drugs deaths in Lancashire, along with Lancaster, Preston, Blackpool and Burnley,