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Woman in 30s found dead in St Helens as man arrested on suspicion of murder

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A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman in her 30s was found dead at a property in St Helens

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a woman in St Helens.

North West Ambulance Service alerted police at approximately 2.55am on Sunday, May 24 after a woman in her 30s was found dead at a property on Brook Cottage Close.

A 63-year-old man was detained at the scene on suspicion of murder and has since been taken to a police station for questioning. Investigations are continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and to formally identify the deceased woman.

The case is currently being treated as unexpected while these enquiries are under way.

Residents of Brook Cottage Close revealed they had heard arguing in the early hours and awoke to find police present on the street, reports the Liverpool Echo.

Merseyside Police has urged anyone with information to get in touch via @MerPolCC or by calling 101, quoting reference 26000410495.

Reports can also be submitted through their website. Alternatively, members of the public can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website.

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