Woman arrested on suspicion of murder in Bootle

A man in his thirties died in the early hours of this morning (Friday 24 March)

Author: Sophie MerrickPublished 24th Mar 2023
Last updated 24th Mar 2023

A woman's been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a man in Bootle in the early hours of this morning.

At around 12.50am, police were called to Balliol Road to reports of a disturbance. A man in his thirties was taken to hospital, where he later died. A Post Mortem will take place later today to determine the cause of his death.

A 38-year-old woman from Bootle arrested on suspicion of murder has been taken to custody for questioning.

Detective Chief Inspector Sue Hinds said: "A woman is in custody in relation to this incident, but we are still keen to speak to anyone who saw or heard a disturbance last night, or may have captured anything when passing, either on CCTV or dashcam footage, or doorbell devices.

"Initially this appears to be a domestic murder, but it is vital that we keep an open mind as to the exact circumstances. Specialist officers will be supporting the man's family, and you will see officers in the area today to gather information."

You can contact police @MerPolCC or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 with reference 23000248391.

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