A man's body has been found in a field.
Police and paramedics were seen on Ruskin Avenue, Newton-le-Willows, at about 9pm on Monday.
It followed a report of a concern for safety. A 65-year-old man was found dead at the scene.
His death is not being treated as suspicious, police added.
A Merseyside Police spokeswoman said: "At approximately 9pm, police were called to a concern for safety of a male in a park near Ruskin Avenue, Newton-le-Willows.
"Sadly, the 65-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.
"There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death."
The matter has been referred to the coroner.
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