A woman in her 50s was found dead in the Arno Road area of Birkenhead, leading to the arrest of a 61-year-old man on suspicion of her death.
Merseyside Police officers attended a property in Oxton, Wirral, on Friday, November 6, after receiving a report of a concern for the safety of a woman at around 5.30pm. Following inquiries, the woman was located in the early hours of Saturday morning in the area of Arno Road. She was taken to hospital but died later that day.
Investigation and Arrest
Locals have told the ECHO they understand the woman may have been found in a private, enclosed alleyway between Arno Road and Belfield Drive. A post-mortem has been carried out to establish the cause of death, which has been withheld pending further enquiries.
As part of their enquiries, detectives arrested a 61-year-old man in relation to the woman's death. He has been released on conditional bail.
Police Presence and Family Support
Merseyside Police said the woman's family are being supported by specialist officers. It is understood that a police presence remains in the area today, with forensics officers and detectives seen in the area.
