Man and horses die in Formby blaze
A man's died and eight horses have also been killed after a blaze at Shorrocks Hill in Formby.
A man's died and eight horses have also been killed after a blaze at Shorrocks Hill in Formby.
Emergency services were called to Shorrocks Hill Country Club, Lifeboat Road to reports of a fire at stables at about 5.40am. The fire, which has been extinguished by Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service, completely destroyed the stable building and a caravan. On arrival firefighters entered the stables and found the body of a man inside. Formal identification is yet to take place but officers believe the man to be Andrew Coogan. A number of horses were also found to have died in the stables. The cause of the man’s death is not yet known and a joint Merseyside Police and Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service investigation into the cause of the fire is underway. The scene has been cordoned off for examination and house-to-house enquiries are underway. No-one else has been reported injured. Anyone with information is asked to contact Merseyside Police on 0151 777 3055 or on the 101 number. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.