Man questioned on suspicion of murder after woman found dead in Maghull
It is currently being treated as a domestic incident
A man is being questioned on suspicion of murder after a woman was found dead in Maghull.
It was reported at around 1:10pm yesterday (Sunday 13 July) that a woman in her 70s had been found with 'significant injuries' inside a home on Clent Road.
Emergency services attended, but she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by officers.
A 44-year-old man is in custody after being arrested on suspicion of murder.
A cordon remains in place around the home and officers are carrying out house-to-house and CCTV inquiries nearby.
Detective Chief Inspector Alan Nuttall said:
"Our thoughts first and foremost are with the woman’s family and they will be fully supported by specialist officers in the coming days and weeks.
"The community too will feel the shock and upset of this incident, and officers remain at the scene to hopefully provide reassurance and help carry out the initial stages of the investigation.
"Detectives will continue to gather witness statements and forensic evidence to establish a full understanding of what took place.
"We are in the very early stages of our investigation but this is currently being treated as a domestic incident in which the suspect and victim knew each other, and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with it.
"Thankfully we were swiftly able to make an arrest following the incident. Although we have a suspect in custody, we are still appealing for anyone with information to come forward."