Police investigate death of man at Liverpool's Pier Head

An area around Priory Wharf was closed at around 09:25GMT on Sunday (02 February)

Author: Liam ArrowsmithPublished 3rd Feb 2025

Police are investigating the death of a man at Liverpool's Pier Heard, where a huge emergency response was seen on Sunday (02 February).

An area around Priory Wharf was closed off at around 09:25GMT, with the coastguard, ambulance crews and the fire and rescue service all joining police.

Merseyside Police confirmed a man's body was found, and his death is being treated as "unexplained".

In a statement, the force said: "We can confirm that emergency services were in Birkenhead and Liverpool Pier Heard following the discovery of a body".

"The death is being treated as unexplained pending further enquiries.!

The identity of the man is not yet known.

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