A 63-year-old man has been taken into custody on suspicion of murder following the discovery of a woman's body in the early hours of Sunday morning. Emergency services alerted police to the death of a woman in her 30s at a residence in Brook Cottage Close, St Helens, Merseyside, shortly before 3am.
Incident Details
Neighbours in the quiet cul-de-sac reported hearing arguing during the night. The suspect was arrested at the scene and is now being questioned by detectives. The victim has not yet been formally identified, and authorities are working to determine the cause of death, which is currently being treated as unexpected.
Police Statement
A Merseyside Police spokesperson confirmed: 'We can confirm that an investigation is underway following the unexpected death of a woman in St Helens in the early hours of this morning, Sunday 24 May. At around 2.55am, NWAS informed police of a woman in her 30s being sadly pronounced deceased at a premises in Brook Cottage Close. A 63-year-old man at the scene was arrested on suspicion of Murder and has been taken to a police station for questioning by detectives. Work is ongoing to establish the circumstances and to formally identify the woman. The incident is initially being treated as unexpected while these enquiries are carried out.'
Residents expressed shock at the events, describing the area as usually peaceful. Police have cordoned off the property and are conducting forensic examinations. Anyone with information is urged to contact Merseyside Police.
