A murder investigation has been launched after a man was found dead in his home.
The victim, Martin Decker, had suffered a severe head injury at the Prenton property.
Detectives are now appealing for help piecing together his movements over the weekend as they probe the attack.
Officers were called to a house in Vyner Croft, a luxury development off Boundary Road, near Bidston Hill, at around 5.20pm on Sunday.
They discovered the body of Mr Decker, 69, on arrival. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
A Home Office post mortem has since revealed the cause of death to be a "severe blunt force head injury".
Mr Decker, who lived alone, has been formally identified and his next-of-kin have been informed.
Merseyside Police said "a number of lines of enquiry" are being investigated and that forensic examinations of the scene are underway.
CCTV and house-to-house enquiries have also been made.
Detective Chief Inspector Rachel Wilson said: “This is obviously a very a tragic incident and our thoughts are with Mr Decker’s family and friends.
“The investigation is in the very early stages and we are currently working to establish Mr Decker’s movements on the Saturday and Sunday (March 6/7).
“Vyner Croft is only a small cul-de-sac and I am keen to establish if there was anyone seen in that road or any of the surrounding roads acting suspiciously prior to the discovery of Mr Decker’s body.
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“I would ask anyone, including delivery or taxi drivers, who were driving in the area in the past few days to check their dash cam to see if they have captured anything significant.
"I would also ask anyone who may have mobile phone or CCTV footage to get in touch as they may be able to assist our investigation.
*Video footage and details that could assist the investigation can be submitted here.
Anyone with information can also contact Merseyside Police via Twitter (@MerPolCC), by calling 101 or contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 quoting 21000146885.
