A 30-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman in her 50s was found dead in a property.

Police were called to Ambrose Croft in Netherton at around 10am today where they found the body of the alleged victim.

Officers say the death is being treated as ‘unexplained’ as enquiries continue to ‘determine the full circumstances of what happened’.

They added a woman, 30, from Netherton had been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.

A post mortem will be carried out to establish the cause of death.

Photos from the scene show the area cordoned off as emergency service vehicles line the road.

Forensics could also be seen coming and going from a building in the corner of a close.

Detective Inspector Sara Lang said: ‘Our thoughts at this time are with the family of the woman who has sadly passed away. 

Photos from the scene show the area cordoned off as emergency service vehicles line the road

Forensics could also be seen coming and going from a building in the corner of a close

‘As this matter is clearly in the very early stages, we would ask people to avoid speculating and allow us to carry out our enquiries.

‘Although we have arrested a person in connection with the investigation, we are still appealing for anyone with information to come forward.’

Anyone with information has been asked to contact the Merseyside Police social media desk via X or Facebook @MerPolCC.

Information can also be reported through the force website or by calling 101 quoting log number 293 of July 5.

Alternatively, the independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.