A murder investigation is underway after the body of a man was found in a house.
Emergency services were called to New Ferry Road in Rock Ferry at around 1.30am today (Tuesday), to reports of a man's body being found in a property.
The man, who was pronounced dead at the scene, is said to be in his 40s.
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A 59-year-old man from Wirral has since been arrested on suspicion of murder and taken into custody for questioning.
A spokesperson for Merseyside Police confirmed an investigation is underway and two scenes are currently in place on New Ferry Road and Egerton Park while officers continue their forensic and house-to house enquiries.
Witnesses reported a matrix van pulling up at the Egerton Park scene at around 2pm and officers are believed to have taped off the bin stores outside the flats.
Anyone with any information which could assist with the ongoing investigation is asked to contact Merseyside Police by DM at @MerPolCC or @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111 quoting log 41 of Tuesday 11 January.
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