Merseyside Police have confirmed that the death of a man found at a property in Oxton, Wirral, is being treated as non-suspicious. Officers were called to Reedville at around 3.55pm on Saturday following reports that a man in his 20s had been found dead.
Emergency response and initial investigation
The force said emergency services had responded to a sudden death. A spokesperson added that a probe had been launched and the death was being treated as unexpected. In an update, Merseyside Police confirmed the man's death was now being treated as non-suspicious.
Liverpool and Wirral's coroner also confirmed it had received a file ahead of an inquest being formally opened.
Bomb squad called to remove substances
Merseyside Police said the Army's explosive ordnance disposal team attended to assess and remove "substances" located inside the house. The bomb squad could be seen removing the items, but it was deemed there was no wider risk to the public.
The police said enquiries remain ongoing regarding the substances that were found inside the house. Officers from Counter Terrorism Policing North West (CTPNW) also attended the scene.
Counter terrorism officers attend
A counter terrorism spokesperson told the ECHO on Monday: "In support of Merseyside Police, officers from CTPNW attended at the scene to make an initial assessment, but this remains a Merseyside Police investigation."
The incident prompted a huge emergency services response, with one resident telling the ECHO that police forensics, officers in unmarked vehicles and specialist units were deployed.
Scene stood down
When the ECHO arrived at the scene on Sunday, a cordon was pulled across the front driveway of the semi-detached home. Several police vehicles and officers remained in the area.
Pictures taken by the ECHO showed people wearing military fatigues removing items from the home and putting them into the back of branded vehicles. Specialists wearing masks could be seen working through an upstairs window. Merseyside Police confirmed the scene was stood down late on Sunday night.
