Police investigating the unexplained death of a 65-year-old man in Walton

A man has been arrested on suspicion of  murder following an incident at an address in Walton this evening (Tuesday, 26 November).

Emergency services were called to an address on Spellow Lane at about 6.10pm following reports of a concern for safety.

Ambulance and police attended at the property and medics carried out CPR on a 65-year-old man, but sadly he died at the scene. 

Another man, aged 52 years, from Toxteth was arrested nearby on suspicion of murder and has been taken to a police station, where he will be interviewed by detectives.

An investigation is underway into the death which is currently being treated as unexplained. Crime scene investigators will be carrying out forensic examinations at the scene and house-to-house inquiries are underway. Detectives will also be checking CCTV footage from the local area as part of the investigation.

Detective Chief Inspector Alyson Keenan, said: "The investigation is in its early stages and we are appealing to anyone who may have information which could assist us to come forward. If you have any information that could help us please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

Anyone who can assist the investigation is asked to DM @MerPolCC or message Merseyside Police Contact Centre on Facebook, quoting reference 0791 of 26 November. Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or contact them via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information