Man dies after getting into difficulty at Crosby Beach

Emergency services were called to the scene yesterday evening

Author: Owen ArandsPublished 21st Jul 2021
Last updated 21st Jul 2021

A man has died after getting into difficulties in the sea at Crosby Beach last night.

Merseyside Police have confirmed two other men were also taken to hospital, one of whom is said to be in a critical but stable condition.

The third man has been discharged from hospital.

Emergency services arrived at the scene just after 7pm following reports of three men in their 20s getting into difficulties in the sea.

The deceased man’s family have been made aware and are being supported by officers.

Police are continuing to enquire and are asking anyone who witnessed the incident to contact them via @MerPolCC on Twitter, ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook, or 101, with reference 21000506040.

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