Police were called to a property on St Ambrose Croft in Netherton, Merseyside, early on the morning of 5 July 2026 after a woman in her 50s was found dead under unexplained circumstances.
The North West Ambulance Service alerted officers around 10am, prompting a murder investigation.
A 30-year-old local woman has since been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody.
Merseyside Police are treating the death as unexplained while a post-mortem examination is arranged to determine the cause of death.
The investigation aims to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
The suspect, a 30-year-old woman from Netherton, was detained at the scene and remains in custody as inquiries continue.
Officers have stated that the investigation is in its early stages.
Detective Inspector Sara Lang urged anyone with information to come forward to assist the ongoing investigation, stressing the importance of allowing police to carry out their work without speculation.
The incident occurred in a quiet residential area, unsettling the close-knit community of Netherton.
Police maintain a visible presence in the area while the inquiry unfolds.
Originally published by UKNIP.
