Statement on police presence in Southport

Emergency services are in Southport following an incident this afternoon, Monday 25 August.

At 4.20pm, officers and other emergency services were called to Southport Marine Lake on Southport Promenade after a concern for the safety of a man.

A man was removed from the water and has been taken to hospital for assessment. 

A cordon is now in place covering some of the lake, and we would ask for people’s patience as our work continues.

Detective Inspector Pete Rexwinkel said: “The incident took place close to the Royal Clifton Hotel, at a busy time on this warm bank holiday Monday. 

“If anyone saw what happened and can provide any information, please come forward to officers at the scene or via 101 or online.”

You can contact us via @MerPolCC on X, ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook, on our force website, or by calling 101 with reference 649.