A 63-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the discovery of a woman's body in Merseyside.
Police were alerted by the North West Ambulance Service at approximately 2:55 AM on Sunday, May 24, after a woman in her 30s was found deceased at a residence on Brook Cottage Close in St Helens.
The suspect was detained at the scene and has since been taken to a police station for questioning. Investigators are working to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident and to formally identify the deceased woman.
Police officers have described the woman's death as "unexpected" and have stated that enquiries are ongoing. Merseyside Police is urging anyone with information to contact them via @MerPolCC or by calling 101, quoting reference 26000410495.
Reports can also be submitted through the police website. Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or via their website.
