A man has been detained on suspicion of murder following the death of a woman in Merseyside. North West Ambulance Service alerted police at approximately 2:55 a.m. on Sunday, May 24, after a woman in her 30s was discovered deceased at a residence on Brook Cottage Close in St Helens.
A 63-year-old man was apprehended at the scene on suspicion of murder and has since been taken into custody for questioning. Investigations are currently underway to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident and to formally identify the deceased woman. The case is initially being treated as unexpected while these enquiries are conducted.
Merseyside Police has urged anyone with information to contact them via @MerPolCC or by calling 101, quoting reference 26000410495. Reports can also be submitted via their website. Alternatively, the independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through their website.
