Three arrested on suspicion of murder in Wavertree

We have arrested three people yesterday (Wednesday 24 March) on suspicion of murder in Wavertree. 

Emergency services attended an address on Bishopgate Street, Wavertree at around 11.45am where the body of a 57-year-old man was found. 

Two men, aged 49 and 50 of no fixed address, and one woman, aged 44, from Wavertree were arrested on suspicion of murder. 

All three have been taken into custody and will be questioned by police. 

The victim’s next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers. 

Officers remain at the scene while forensic enquiries are carried out. 

Detective Inspector Paul Jones said: “An investigation is underway following this tragic incident and we are keen to speak to anyone with information which may be able to assist our enquiries.

“If you were in the area at the time, saw or heard any suspicious behaviour, or have any CCTV or dashcam footage, please come forward. Any information, no matter how small, could prove vital to our investigation.”

If you have any information, or live locally and saw or heard anything, please contact @MerPolCC, 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting reference 0363 of 24 March.