Man died found unconscious in Walton

A man has died after he was found unconscious on Spellow Lane, Walton on Saturday 2 November.

Yesterday, Sunday 3 November, the man in his 50s sadly passed away in hospital and the cause of death has yet to be known.

Two people have been arrested on suspicion of murder. They are a 34-year-old woman from Kensington and a 63-year-old man from Walton. They have been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

The 53-year-old man from Knotty Ash who was arrested on suspicion of Section 18 wounding with intent has been released on police bail bailed pending further enquiries.

Detective Chief Inspector Stephen Ball said: “We are continuing to investigate the events leading up to the man being found unconscious on Spellow Lane and sadly died yesterday. Our sincere condolences remain with this family as they come to terms with their loss.

“Spellow Lane is a busy road, so I appeal to anyone who were in the area at around 9am and witnessed something or has information that might assist in the investigation to please contact us as a matter of urgency.

“If you were driving past at around the time, please review your dashcam footage for anything that will help us so we can provide his family with answers.

“I ask those who live in the area who we haven’t already contacted to please check your CCTV or doorbell footage to see if it has captured anything which could assist our inquiries.”

Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has information which could help us with our inquiries, is asked to DM @MerPolCC, message ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre on Facebook’ with reference 24000931021.

You can also pass information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Always call 999 if a crime is in progress.