Five arrested after body found on Merseyside

The man died outside a house on Smallridge Close in Pensby in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Published 27th Mar 2022
Last updated 27th Mar 2022

Five people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a body was found outside a house on Merseyside. Police were called Smallridge Close in Pensby at 4am on Sunday.

Two 20-year-old women from Heswall, a 25-year-old man from Eastham, a 23-year-old man from Pensby and a 30-year-old man from Thingwall are being questioned by detectives.

Chief Inspector Simon Owen said: “We are in the extremely early stages of this investigation and our officers are working to establish exactly what happened in the early hours of this morning.

“While we have made five swift arrests, our enquiries continue and we would appeal to anyone with any information to please come forward.

“if you were in the Pensby area this morning and witnessed anything or anyone suspicious, then please get in touch. All information you hold could be vital to our enquiries.”

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